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It’s grilling season, and what better way to enjoy your veggies than to toss them on the grill? This Spicy Grilled Summer Squash has a kickin’ flavor, and is simple to make! Spice up your summer meals with this tasty side dish!
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Summertime means more grilling, and grilled vegetables are just so tasty! I used yellow squash and zucchini for this spicy grilled summer squash recipe. This is pretty simple and doesn’t take too long to make. The flavors combine well to give it a bit of a kick and a great savory taste.
I made this on Memorial Day for my husband and I, along with some grilled Rib-eye steaks. It made for a really delicious meal! This is a great paleo side dish for those summer evenings.
We loved the taste and the spice of this. It does have a bit of a kick to it, so if you don’t like things too spicy, you can always decrease the amount of red pepper flakes. But if you’re like me and you like thing a little spicy, then keep the recipe as is.
- 3 lbs summer squash (I used 3 yellow squash and 2 zucchini)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
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Cut the ends of the squash off and slice diagonally into 1/4 inch slices. Place into a gallon ziploc bag.
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Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and spices together . Pour into the ziploc bag with the squash. Toss to evenly coat. Let marinate for 5-10 minutes while you heat the grill.
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Heat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the squash on the grill, and grill for 5 minutes on each side.
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Remove from grill. Serve and enjoy!
