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A closeup view of a corner of a white rectangular platter with grilled zucchini and fresh mozzarella next to a yellow napkin, lemon and zester.

The Best Grilled Zucchini with Fresh Mozzarella and Calabrian Chili

To me this Best Grilled Zucchini with Fresh Mozzarella and Calabrian Chili, really takes your average grilled zucchini to the next level! There's something about the combination of fresh garlic and punchy white wine vinegar, alongside creamy mozzarella and spicy chilis, that just transforms that humble squash into something spectacular.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 196 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb zucchini (about 3 medium)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella (thinly sliced)
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves (torn by hand)
  • 1 lemon (zest only)
  • 2 tsp Calabrian chili paste (or to your taste)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your charcoal grill, gas grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Remove the top and bottom of the zucchini and cut lengthwise into ¼ inch slices.
  • In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the zucchini, turning once, until it’s tender and caramelized - about 4-5 minutes per side.
  • When the zucchini is done, add it back to the bowl and toss the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.  Let the zucchini cool.
  • To a platter, add the mozzarella slices in a line.  Fold the zucchini slices in half and tuck them in between the pieces of cheese.
  • Add the  lemon zest all over the whole dish.  Add Calabrian chili paste in a thin line down the center of the cheese from one end of the plate to the other.  Lastly, sprinkle with salt and torn basil leaves.  ENJOY!

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Nutrition

Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 437mgPotassium: 261mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 481IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 211mgIron: 1mg
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