Grilled Green and Yellow Zucchini
- 1 cup oak or other wood chips (optional)
- 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), stem end trimmed
- 2 medium yellow zucchini, squash, or more zucchini (about 1 pound), stem end trimmed off
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Set up your grill for direct grilling and preheat to high.
- If using a vegetable grate, preheat it as well.
- Just before the zucchini go on, toss the wood chips on the coals (if using a charcoal grill) or place in the smoker box or smoker pouch of your gas grill.
- Meanwhile, cut the zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices.
- Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, turning the slices several times to coat both sides with oil.
- Sprinkle the zucchini slices on both sides with the garlic, oregano, mint, crushed red pepper, and lots of salt and pepper.
- Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Arrange the zucchini slices on the grate and grill until nicely browned on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
- Transfer the zucchini to a platter and arrange in an attractive pattern.
- Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the zucchini and garnish with lemon wedges for squeezing.
- Serve at once.
zucchini, yellow zucchini, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, oregano, mint, red pepper, salt, lemon wedges
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/aspen-2002-grilled-green-and-yellow-zucchini (may not work)