Description
Zucchini Steaks with Garlic and Cheese are a deliciously simple yet elegant dish that transforms zucchini into a flavorful masterpiece. Grilled or roasted to perfection, these juicy steaks are drizzled with aromatic garlic-infused olive oil and topped with your choice of melty cheese. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, they offer a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 300g)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or Parmesan)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat or the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into half-inch thick steaks.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Brush both sides of zucchini steaks with the garlic mixture.
- Grill zucchini for 6-8 minutes on each side until tender and slightly charred.
- In the final minute of cooking, sprinkle cheese over the zucchini steaks and cover until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini steak (75g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg