This Perfect Grilled Zucchini is your summer side dish MVP. It’s quick, it’s healthy, and it’s full of flavor thanks to a simple seasoning blend of garlic, Italian herbs, and a finishing brush of tangy balsamic vinegar.
You’ll get tender zucchini spears with beautiful grill marks and caramelized edges in just 10 minutes. No soggy veggies here—just that perfect balance of smoky, savory, and slightly sweet.
Whether you're hosting a cookout or just looking to elevate your weeknight veggies, this grilled zucchini recipe fits the bill. It pairs effortlessly with grilled chicken, burgers, or fish, and you can even slice it up for grain bowls or pasta.
Ingredients for Perfect Grilled Zucchini
How to Make Grilled Zucchini with Balsamic Glaze
Prep Zucchini: Wash and slice zucchinis into quarters lengthwise.
Season: Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
Grill: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-low heat and oil the grates. Grill zucchini 3–4 minutes per side, or until tender and lightly charred.
Finish: Brush with balsamic vinegar during the last minute of grilling for extra flavor and caramelization.
Serve: Enjoy warm as a side or chill and use in meal prep dishes.
Use medium zucchinis for more even cooking. If you're cooking for a crowd, double the recipe and grill in batches. Balsamic reduction can also be used for a thicker glaze.
Leftovers? Toss chopped grilled zucchini into pasta, salads, or sandwiches the next day.
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4 servings
½ zucchini
- Amount per serving
- Calories44
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3g4%
- Saturated Fat 0g
- Trans Fat 0g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 38mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 4g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Total Sugars 3g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
- Protein 1g
- Vitamin A 200mcg23%
- Vitamin C 13mg15%
- Calcium 24mg2%
- Iron 1mg6%
- Potassium 282mg6%
- Vitamin D 0mcg0%
- Vitamin E 0.5mg4%
- Vitamin K 6mcg5%
- Thiamin 2mg167%
- Riboflavin 3mg231%
- Niacin 4mg25%
- Vitamin B6 3mg177%
- Folate 5mcg2%
- Vitamin B12 0mg0%
- Biotin 1mcg4%
- Pantothenic Acid 2mg40%
- Phosphorus 3mg1%
- Iodine 1mcg1%
- Magnesium 4mg1%
- Zinc 1mg10%
- Selenium 2mcg4%
- Copper 1mg112%
- Manganese 2mg87%
- Chromium 0mcg0%
- Molybdenum 0mcg0%
- Chloride 1mg1%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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