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Charred Smashed Zucchini

Delicious Charred Smashed Zucchini with Tangy Garlic Sauce

Enjoy a refreshing Charred Smashed Zucchini with Lemony Garlic Yogurt, perfect for summer cookouts or light dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt non-dairy yogurt for vegan option
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 none Lemon juice and zest
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Pepper
For the Zucchini
  • 4 medium Zucchini can substitute with yellow squash
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
To Serve
  • none Pecorino Romano shaved, or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • none Crushed Red Pepper Flakes to taste

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Medium bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, blend together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper until creamy. Set aside.
  2. Smash the zucchinis on a cutting board to about 1 inch thick using a rolling pin or meat mallet.
  3. In a bowl, combine smashed zucchini with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Preheat the broiler to 550°F. Arrange seasoned zucchini on a baking sheet and broil for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Once charred, transfer zucchini to a serving platter, spread the garlic yogurt sauce over it, and top with shaved pecorino and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze zucchini for up to 1 month.

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