Clean Eating BBQ Zucchini Recipe

There’s just something about barbecued food.

It seems like no matter what I put on the grill, I’m pretty much always guaranteed a tasty outcome. Even veggies! In fact, the grill is fast becoming my absolute favorite way to prepare almost any vegetable.

I love the smokey flavor that the grill imparts, and in this case, the zucchini can be cooked to any level of “doneness” and end up being rock-star-delicious! I prefer to cook mine a little less so that the zucchini maintains a slight bit of crunch. But you can also cook them long enough to turn them into something just shy of a tasty mush. It really is up to you!

Even Mini Chef (who is definitely going through an “I don’t want that” stage) ate these. So that’s sayin’ something!

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Clean Eating BBQ Zucchini

(Makes 8 servings)

Ingredients:

2 pounds zucchini, quartered
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Directions:

Place all ingredients into a plastic bag, and gently shake until the zucchini is coated in the oil and spices.
Place on BBQ and cook. (Much of the oil will be left behind in the bag. That’s okay. I just toss it with the bag.)
When the zucchini is cooked to your liking, remove from the grill and allow to cool. These retain A LOT of heat. So cooling time is essential.

NOTE: For crispier/crunchier zucchini, cook on higher heat for a shorter time. For a softer zucchini, cook on lower heat for a longer time.

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Comments

Anonymous says
July 26, 2011 at 3:30 pm
Anne – You could certainly try that, I’m sure it would be yummy! I have a clean BBQ sauce recipe that would be just fabulous with that!
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Dancyn216 says
July 26, 2011 at 4:45 pm
Zucchini is great on the grill as are the other squashes, such as yellow squash comes out really tasty as well. I even tried sliced beets on the grill! Unbelievable just how good they were! Asparagus is wonderful cooked on the grill.
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- Anonymous says
  July 26, 2011 at 6:30 pm
  Dancyn – I agree! I love bbq asparagus! I’ve never tried the beets though. I just cannot seem to get into the flavor. But maybe the bbq will help with that?
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Anonymous says
July 26, 2011 at 11:26 pm
Cd – Yum!!
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Lori says
July 27, 2011 at 1:06 pm
I love any on the grill, but have recently tried 2 new veges that were awesome. Skewered green beans, brush with olive oil, sea salt, and pepper and BBQ’d broccoli (toss with olive oil and seasoning then grill for a bit; take off and toss with a little BBQ sauce and put back on).
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- Anonymous says
  July 27, 2011 at 1:56 pm
  Lori – I’ve never tried grilling green beans. How interesting! I’ll have to try that, thanks!
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Michelle @ The Cooking Life says
July 27, 2011 at 8:16 pm
I LOVE LOVE LOVE zucchini and this looks so amazing! I’ll have to put it in my dinner rotation next week. Do you think I can make this on a cast-iron grill (stove-top)?
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- Anonymous says
  July 27, 2011 at 8:40 pm
  Michelle – I’m sure it would work! You might not get that bbq flavor, but it should still be yummy!
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Seemichellecook says
July 28, 2011 at 2:16 am
I agree…bbq food is just better
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- Anonymous says
  July 28, 2011 at 4:47 am
  SMC – Agreed!
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elaine says
July 28, 2011 at 4:45 am
Yum, love zucchini! I don’t have a grill, would it work in the oven? And for how long and what temp would you think?
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- Anonymous says
  July 28, 2011 at 4:49 am
  Elaine – Definitely! Cook it at 350 degrees F. for about 15 minutes and then check it at 5 minute intervals until it gets to the “doneness” you like. I would also turn on the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes so you get that charred color and flavor. Yum!
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Shanna says
July 31, 2011 at 4:24 am
MMM!! Made this and it was sooo good! My 15 month old was even devouring it (in small bites)! Thanks for sharing!
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- Anonymous says
  July 31, 2011 at 4:27 am
  Shanna – that’s awesome!!! Thanks for the feedback!
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Emily says
May 23, 2012 at 11:19 am
Oh my goodness–this was so incredibly delicious. I love zucchini and I’ve been looking for ways to change up my vegetables. I am so thankful that you have so many options for veggies.
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- graciouspantry says
  May 23, 2012 at 4:28 pm
  Emily – Thanks! I’m so happy you liked it!
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Rose says
June 30, 2013 at 5:59 pm
We got summer squash in our csa this week….do you think this would work with summer squash?
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- The Gracious Pantry says
  July 1, 2013 at 12:12 am
  Rose – Sure! 🙂
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Denise Passero says
June 7, 2014 at 5:33 pm
Just served this. Delicious way to do something different with fresh vegetables. Excellent.
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- The Gracious Pantry says
  June 7, 2014 at 7:29 pm
  Denise – Thanks! Glad you liked it! 😀
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