Grilled Zucchini with Tahini Yogurt
Enjoy grilled zucchini the Mediterranean way! Thin zucchini slices are grilled to perfection and then served on a bed of tahini yogurt with tomatoes, making the perfect side dish or appetizer.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 zucchinis
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes optional
- 1/4 cup fresh mint optional
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium high and once the grates are hot, rub them with half of a potato to make them nonstick.
- Cut the zucchinis in half and then slice them into 1/4 inch thick pieces lengthwise.
- Brush the zucchini slices with olive oil on both sides.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing the yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set it aside.
- Grill the zucchini slices for 2 to 4 minutes on each side until cooked.
- Spoon the yogurt tahini sauce on a serving platter and spread it to cover the platter. Then arrange the grilled zucchini on the sauce and top with tomatoes and fresh mint if desired.
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Notes
- If grilling outdoors isn't an option, cook the zucchini slices in a grill pan or a regular pan indoors.
- You can prepare the tahini yogurt sauce up to 2 days in advance.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg