Barbecue squash: turn simple vegetables into gourmet dishes

Zucchini is a low-calorie vegetable that can be consumed both raw and after heat treatment. Due to the fact that there are only 24 calories per 100 grams of product, zucchini is actively used in the diet of people who adhere to proper nutrition. In addition, it is such a tasty vegetable that you can eat it every day, and it certainly will never get bored. And how many different dishes can be prepared using zucchini! All experiments can take you months. In this article we will learn how to cook zucchini on the grill and promise that you will be delighted with these dishes!

Zucchini - water!

Yes, zucchini is 95% water, but it is full of B vitamins, as well as A, C and PP. The vegetable contains a large amount of calcium, potassium, copper, magnesium and iron. It is also rich in fiber. Due to this, intestinal motility improves, and accumulated toxins are removed from the body. Zucchini is an excellent product that is useful for urolithiasis. A vegetable removes excess fluid from the body, has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the heart, removes excess cholesterol from the blood and restores joint mobility.

How to cook zucchini on the grill

Zucchini cooked on the grill will have a fragrant smell of smoke and a delicate taste. It would seem that there is nothing easier than to spread the chopped vegetable on the grill and fry it to an appetizing crust. However, zucchini fried on the grill should be juicy, not burnt and not dry. To do this, use a special marinade.

Ingredients:

• 30 milliliters of olive oil.
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
• Mixture of herbs: oregano + basil + mint.
• Spices as desired (pepper, salt, garlic).

Stages of preparation:

1. Combine all the ingredients in one deep bowl.
2. Carefully process the zucchini under running water and cut into slices 2-3 cm wide.
3. Mix well chopped vegetable with marinade, leave for 4 hours in a cool place.
4. Fry zucchini on the grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until a delicious golden crust appears.

How to choose a zucchini

• Try to choose a medium-sized vegetable. If you buy a vegetable marrow of a late harvest, then be prepared that the vegetable can have a thick skin and large grains. Such a product will be tough and coarse after frying.
• Pay attention to the appearance of the zucchini. Do not fry a vegetable that has wormholes and begins to rot.
• The skin of the fetus should be soft. To check this, you just need to slightly press the surface with your fingernail.
• The peduncle should not be dry. If so, then the zucchini is stale.

Vegetable kebab in nature

Let's make a smoke-smoked vegetable kebab. For this, you can use absolutely any vegetable bunch, from eggplant with zucchini to carrots and avocados. Such a barbecue is not only useful, because when frying without oil, vegetables retain a maximum of useful substances, but also is a dietary dish. To create an amazing and tasty kebab, you can add mushrooms, potatoes or bell pepper.

Ingredients:

• 1 kilogram of eggplant.
• 1 kilogram of zucchini.
• 1 kilogram of fresh mushrooms.
• 1 kilogram of bell pepper.
• 6-8 cloves of garlic.
• 200 milliliters of soy sauce.
• 70 milliliters of balsamic vinegar.
• Seasonings and herbs are optional.

Stages of preparation:

1. Vegetables and mushrooms must be carefully processed, washed under warm running water. Then they must be cut into slices or cubes so that they are confidently held on skewers.
2. We make the marinade: chop the garlic with a small grater or a knife, add soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and spices (salt, paprika, cilantro), oil.
3. In a deep bowl we place chopped vegetables and mushrooms, then fill everything with marinade and leave for 3-4 hours.
4. We put a skewer on a skewer or skewer, put it on a charcoal grill. It is necessary to fry for 10-15 minutes, periodically pouring vegetables with marinade.

Stuffed zucchini

And if you replace the dish of zucchini on skewers, and grill stuffed vegetables on the grill? For this we need foil and grill. Despite the fact that this dish will take you a little longer, you will remain delighted with it.

Cooking stuffed zucchini on the grill:

• 2 zucchini.
• 200 grams of meat sausages or ham.
• 1 bunch of green onions.
• 150 grams of hard cheese.
• 4 cloves of garlic.
• 2 tomatoes.

Stages of preparation:

1. Zucchini must be washed and then cut along in half.
2. Using a spoon, you need to get rid of the pulp in the zucchini so that there is a notch for the filling.
3. Tomatoes and sausages are cut into small cubes, green onions are chopped along with cheese. Garlic can be crushed with a knife or finely chopped.
4. The foil must be opened in two layers so that the zucchini can be completely wrapped. Fill half the zucchini on the foil and start stuffing it.
5. First, put the tomatoes with the meat product, then shape with garlic and onions, and then distribute the cheese.
6. Carefully wrap the zucchini in foil and place it on the grill. Bake the dish for 15-20 minutes.

Such zucchini in foil on the grill will appeal to both adults and children.

Until the harvest season has come to an end, you need to safely collect the barbecue, your favorite vegetables and get out into the countryside. Our recipes will help to diversify the daily diet and make all meals more healthy and vitamin.