Grilled Zucchini with Herbs
Grilled Zucchini with Herbs is a simple yet flavorful side dish featuring sliced zucchini cooked over high heat and finished with a blend of fresh herbs like parsley, mint, or basil. It is a staple in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, where the vegetable is often seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and lemon.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in carbohydrates and fat while providing a good source of Vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. A typical serving is very light, generally containing fewer than 100 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 20 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 17.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 200 IU |
| Vitamin K | 4.3 mcg |
| Folate | 24 mcg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 18 mg |
| Phosphorus | 38 mg |
Per 1 cup sliced (124 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Zucchini is botanically a fruit but treated as a vegetable, and this dish highlights the Mediterranean tradition of using fresh, seasonal produce to create meals that are both nutritious and delicious.
