Grilled Summer Squash

Name: Grilled Summer Squash
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 3/4 cup)
Ingredients: 2 cups baby zucchini, halved lengthwise; 2 cups baby yellow squash, quartered lengthwise; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; Cooking spray

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For a simple summer side, fire up your grill for Grilled Summer Squash. Simple ingredients flavor these baby zucchini and squash for a satisfying accompaniment to your favorite grilled entree.

By Mary Drennen

Recipe by Cooking Light May 2012

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Credit: Mary Britton Senseney/Wonderful Machine and Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Recipe Summary

Yield:

Serves 4 (serving size: 3/4 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

2 cups baby zucchini, halved lengthwise
2 cups baby yellow squash, quartered lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Combine baby zucchini and baby yellow squash in a large bowl. Add olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper; toss well. Place vegetables on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 5 minutes on each side or until lightly charred and tender.

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Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

86 calories; fat 7.1g; saturated fat 1g; sodium 250mg.

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