Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Balsamic Grilled Zucchini
Balsamic Grilled Zucchini is made with zucchini washed and dried, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning.
- Prep
- 35 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 6 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: over 30 minutes · Total: 31–60 minutes
- Dish type
- Vegetables
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Prepare the grill
Use the grill setup and heat described in the method.
3. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Get to know the ingredients
zucchini (approximately 7- to 8-inches; washed and dried)
In the method: Slice the zucchini in half, lengthwise and then cut the pieces in half again.
extra virgin olive oil
In the method: In a small mixing bowl combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, Italian seasoning, and fresh ground pepper to taste.
balsamic vinegar
In the method: In a small mixing bowl combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, Italian seasoning, and fresh ground pepper to taste.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 zucchini (approximately 7- to 8-inches; washed and dried)Ingredient note
Source: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oilIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup balsamic vinegarIngredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon sugarIngredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon Italian seasoningIngredient note
Source seasoning: freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
How to make it
0 of 3 steps completeMake room for Balsamic Grilled Zucchini
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
If grilling outdoors, prepare your grill and grill the zucchini with cover open as directed for indoor cooking.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the grill. Start with this step: Slice the zucchini in half, lengthwise and then cut the pieces in half again.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What happens at the end?
If grilling outdoors, prepare your grill and grill the zucchini with cover open as directed for indoor cooking.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: fromvalerieskitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.