Broiled Zucchini with Lemon and Mint

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Lighter, Quicker, Better: Cooking for the Way We Eat Today

By Richard Sax and Marie Simmons

Published 2000

  • About

Zucchini is plentiful, low in calories, easy to prepare, and, let’s face it, very bland. In this recipe we use fresh minty minced red onion, and lemon zest to give it a much-needed boost.

When you use this broiler method, the zucchini emerges slightly crunchy.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon grated <

Method

  • Heat the broiler.
  • Combine the olive oil, garlic, and lemon zest on a large serving platter. Add the zucchini and turn to coat, rubbing the oil mixture evenly over the zucchini. Place zucchini, cut side up, on a baking sheet or jelly-roll pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside the platter without wiping it clean.
  • Broil close to the heat so