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Grilled Zucchini with Feta & Basil

Grilled zucchini with feta and basil features smoky char marks and tender 1/3-inch planks, finished with salty feta crumbles and bright lemon-basil. This Mediterranean grilled zucchini side dish is quick to grill and tastes fresh with olive oil and red pepper flakes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

zucchini
  • 3 zucchini large, sliced lengthwise into 1/3-inch planks
olive oil
  • 3 tbsp good quality olive oil plus extra for finishing
salt and black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp salt to taste (use more for finishing if desired)
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste
feta cheese
  • 0.75 cup feta cheese crumbled
fresh basil
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves whole or torn
lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
flaky sea salt
  • 0.05 tsp flaky sea salt for finishing

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Season and grill
  1. Brush zucchini planks with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high, then oil the grates.
  3. Grill zucchini for 3–4 minutes per side, until char marks are well defined and the zucchini is just tender.
Finish and serve
  1. Arrange the grilled zucchini on a serving plate or platter.
  2. While still warm, crumble feta generously over the top to soften it slightly.
  3. Drizzle with good olive oil and lemon juice, then scatter lemon zest, fresh basil, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the zucchini planks about 1/3-inch thick so they char quickly without turning mushy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; rewarm briefly on a hot grill pan or serve at room temperature for best texture. Freezing is not recommended for feta-topped zucchini. For a dairy-light swap, use an equal amount of crumbled lactose-free feta or a plant-based feta-style crumble (check melt/softening behavior).