Italian Grilled Zucchini and Squash SpearsItalian Grilled Zucchini and Squash Spears
Italian Grilled Zucchini and Squash Spears

Italian Grilled Zucchini and Squash Spears

Need a quick side for grilled poultry or meat? These zesty squash spears take only 20 minutes. Crushed croutons give them a crunchy coating.
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Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
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Italian Grilled Zucchini and Squash Spears
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time6 Minutes
Calories86
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini
2 medium yellow summer squash
2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil plus more for grill
2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup Italian croutons, crushed
1 cup Fresh Thyme refrigerated marinara sauce, optional
Directions

2 medium zucchini

2 medium yellow summer squash

2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil plus more for grill

2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme grated Parmesan cheese

2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

1 clove fresh garlic, minced

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/2 cup Italian croutons, crushed

1 cup Fresh Thyme refrigerated marinara sauce, optional

  1. Cut zucchini and summer squash in half crosswise. Cut each half lengthwise into quarters. Place spears in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, and black pepper. Drizzle oil mixture over spears; toss to coat.
  2. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Coat grates with oil.
  3. Cook zucchini and summer squash spears on grill for 6 minutes or until tender, turning once. 
  4. Sprinkle spears with parsley and crushed croutons. In a small bowl, microwave marinara sauce on medium for 30 seconds or until warm, and serve as a dipping sauce for the spears, if desired.
Nutritional Information

Each serving contains: 86 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 70 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 2 g protein. Daily values: 6% vitamin A, 23% vitamin C, 3% calcium, 4% iron.

15 minutes
Prep Time
6 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
86
Calories

Directions

2 medium zucchini

2 medium yellow summer squash

2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil plus more for grill

2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme grated Parmesan cheese

2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

1 clove fresh garlic, minced

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/2 cup Italian croutons, crushed

1 cup Fresh Thyme refrigerated marinara sauce, optional

  1. Cut zucchini and summer squash in half crosswise. Cut each half lengthwise into quarters. Place spears in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, and black pepper. Drizzle oil mixture over spears; toss to coat.
  2. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Coat grates with oil.
  3. Cook zucchini and summer squash spears on grill for 6 minutes or until tender, turning once. 
  4. Sprinkle spears with parsley and crushed croutons. In a small bowl, microwave marinara sauce on medium for 30 seconds or until warm, and serve as a dipping sauce for the spears, if desired.