Gluten Free Grilled Veggies
I use fresh zucchini and summer squash with onion and it is mouth watering
I use fresh zucchini and summer squash with onion and it is mouth watering
- Carbohydrate 10.7004033333333 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.660336666666667 g
- Fiber 2.9920000688235 g
- Protein 3.00964666666667 g
- Saturated Fat 0.13741 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (252g)
- Sodium 14.5636666666667 mg
- Sugar 7.70840326450984 g
- Trans Fat 0.105146666666667 g
- Calories 51 calories
Step-by-step
- Pre heat grill and turn to low before placing food on it.
- Peel and cut up the squash and zuchinni either in sticks or slices. I like to do sticks as it seems to hold up better. Cut up the onion in slices.
- Tear out two big sheets of aluminum foil and lay over eachother and roll sides to make somewhat of a lip. Spray foil with cooking spray.
- Place the squash, zuchinni and onion on the foil in a single layer. Onions may lay on top of squash and zuchinni. Take out and place on the grill and then drizzle a little olive oil over all and then sprinkle with the garlic salt, onion powder and italian seasoning.
- Cook on each side about 5 minutes or untill tender.
- Serve when done and enjoy:)
- You can also add tomatoes or other veggies of your likeing to this. It has many variations:)
Foil Packet Technique and Heat Management
Grilling delicate vegetables like zucchini and summer squash requires shielding them from direct open flame to prevent charring before the interior softens. Constructing a double-layered aluminum foil packet with raised edges traps moisture, effectively steaming the vegetables while imparting smoke from the grill grate. Cutting the squash into uniform sticks rather than rounds ensures structural integrity when flipped. Lower the grill temperature to low and cook the vegetables for five minutes per side until they yield easily to a fork. Olive oil added directly to the foil provides fat-soluble flavor compounds from the garlic salt and Italian seasoning, but vegetable oil or melted butter functions identically at a one-to-one ratio.
Varying Produce and Service Pairings
High-water produce like sliced tomatoes or bell peppers can be incorporated into the foil packet without altering the cook time, though root vegetables require a twenty-minute pre-steam to match the tenderizing rate of summer squash. Pair these grilled vegetables alongside proteins with low water content, such as grilled steak or pork chops, to balance moisture levels on the plate. Leftovers keep safely in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
