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Herby Lemon Grilled Zucchini

Herby Lemon Grilled Zucchini

Shana Thomas
Make this herby lemon grilled zucchini for a delicious summer side dish. Lemon, parsley, and thyme make the zucchini even more delicious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Grilled Zucchini

  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt 
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 handful torn fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, and dill, for serving

Italian Dressing

  • 1/3 cup raw cashews soaked in water 2-4 hours*
  • 3/4 cup almond milk, unsweetened or any plant-based milk
  • 1/4 cup non-dairy yogurt unsweetened
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh-squeezed
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning more to taste
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Grilled Zucchini

  • Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Cut the zucchini in half length-wise. Add oil to the grill so the food does not stick (Please note: if you’re not using a George Forman grill then you can skip this step.) 
  • Drizzle oil evenly over all sides of the zucchini. Season them with sea salt and black pepper. Rub seasonings into the zucchini. Grill the zucchini on each cut side for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the zucchini has nice grill marks and is tender throughout.
  • Transfer the zucchini to a platter and drizzle it with the lemon juice, zest, and some of the tahini vinaigrette. Scatter with the fresh herbs and adjust seasoning as you like. Serve with warm grilled bread and extra tahini vinaigrette on the side.

Italian Dressing

  • Rinse cashews and discard soaking water. Place in blender, along with the rest of the ingredients (except for 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning). Blend on high for 2-3 minutes, until creamy and smooth. Scrape down sides as needed. Taste for seasoning and add as needed (*the dressing will appear thin, but it will thicken up as it chills). 
  • Transfer to a small container with a lid. Stir in the remaining Italian seasoning. Cover and chill for 30-60 minutes. Give it a good stir before serving. If it's too thick (after stirring) add a few teaspoons of water and combine. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days. 

Notes

*To soften cashew faster: In a small pot, boil water and remove from heat. Add cashews and cover for 15-20 minutes, until softened. 
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