Grilled Zucchini Skewers with Jalapeno Yogurt Dipping Sauce
- 8 jalapenos, stems removed
- Canola oil, for brushing
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 cups nonfat or 2-percent Greek yogurt
- 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch-thick rounds
- Canola oil, for brushing
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Special equipment: ten or twelve 10-inch skewers, soaked for 30 minutes
- For the jalapeno yogurt dipping sauce: Heat the grill to high.
- Brush the jalapenos with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill, covered, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides and tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove to a cutting board; leave the grill on.
- Halve the jalapenos lengthwise and remove the seeds; leave the skin on.
- Put the jalapenos in a food processor with the parsley, cilantro, Parmesan, pine nuts and some salt and pepper; pulse until roughly chopped.
- With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and thick.
- Taste and season as desired.
- Put the yogurt in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Swirl the pesto into the yogurt and set aside.
- For the zucchini skewers: Thread 3 or 4 zucchini rounds onto two parallel skewers, so that the cut sides will lay flat on the grill.
- Brush the zucchini with canola oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill, uncovered, until charred and tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a platter and drizzle with some olive oil.
- Serve with the jalapeno yogurt sauce.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/grilled-zucchini-skewers-with-jalapeno-yogurt-dipping-sauce.html (may not work)