Description
This recipe features tender and flavorful grilled yellow squash, seasoned with garlic and fresh parsley. It’s a quick and easy side dish perfect for summer meals or as a healthy addition to any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Yellow Squash
- 3 medium yellow squash, cut into long, 1/4 inch strips
Seasoning & Garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Heat grill or grill pan on the stovetop to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the squash.
- Prepare Squash: Lay the cut yellow squash strips out evenly on a cutting board for easy access to seasoning.
- Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder to create the flavorful marinade.
- Coat Squash: Brush or pour the olive oil mixture evenly over both sides of each squash strip to ensure full flavor penetration during grilling.
- Grill Squash: Place the seasoned squash strips onto the hot grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until distinct grill marks form. Flip and cook for an additional 2 to 4 minutes until the squash is tender but not mushy.
- Serve: Transfer the grilled squash strips to a large platter, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a grill pan if you don’t have an outdoor grill to achieve similar grilled texture and flavor.
- Make sure the grill is properly preheated to prevent sticking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more garlic powder or salt if desired.
- For extra flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the squash before serving.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature as a side or salad component.
