Grilled Zucchini with Feta & Basil

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 21 minutes

Ingredients

3 large zucchinis

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbsp olive oil (plus more to brush over the zucchini)

1 Tbsp lemon juice

¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled

¼ cup fresh basil, sliced

Pine nuts, toasted (optional)*

Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

Prepare the zucchini. Slice your zucchinis into thick slices (around a ½ inch thick) then lay them out on a tray lined with a paper towel. Sprinkle salt over each slice and let them sit for 10-15 minutes. (This helps to draw out their moisture so they don't become soggy after cooking.) Pat them dry with a paper towel once done

Prepare the vinaigrette. While the zucchini sits, whisk your olive oil, lemon juice and minced garlic together and set it aside.

Grill the zucchini. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and brush both sides of the zucchini slices with olive oil. Once hot, place the zucchini directly on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side (or until they're just tender and grill marks have formed). Transfer the zucchini to a tray once done.

Toss. Add your zucchini to a large bowl and gently toss them with your feta cheese, basil and lemon-garlic vinaigrette.

Serve. Keep the zucchini in the same bowl (or arrange them on a platter). Sprinkle your toasted pine nuts over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.