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Grilled Zucchini with Feta Cheese

Grilled zucchini with feta cheese is a quick Mediterranean side with charred planks, tender centers, and salty feta crumbles. You’ll grill the zucchini until deep brown char marks appear, then finish with lemon juice, garlic oil, fresh mint, 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: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Zucchini and seasoning
  • 3 zucchini Medium; sliced lengthwise into 1/3-inch planks
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic Minced
  • 0.25 tsp salt To taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper To taste
Topping
  • 0.75 cup feta cheese Crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint Torn
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Fresh
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon wedges For serving

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Prep and flavor the zucchini
  1. Mix olive oil and minced garlic, then brush the mixture over both sides of the zucchini planks and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high and oil the grates well.
Grill until charred and tender
  1. Grill the zucchini for 3–4 minutes per side without moving until deep char marks form and the flesh is tender.
Finish with feta and herbs
  1. Transfer the grilled zucchini to a serving platter.
  2. While still hot, crumble feta generously over the zucchini.
  3. Drizzle with lemon juice and the remaining garlic oil, then scatter fresh mint and red pepper flakes.
  4. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

For best grill marks, don’t move the zucchini while it cooks—let it sit until you see deep char, then flip. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat briefly on a hot grill pan or eat warm. Freezing is not recommended because zucchini and feta textures change. For a dairy-light option, use a reduced-fat feta or plant-based feta instead of regular feta.