Grilled Zucchini With Goat Cheese, Basil & Honey
This easy grilled zucchini recipe is made with crumbled goat cheese, basil, and honey. It’s SO simple, healthy, and delicious – the perfect summer vegetable side dish!
Well, it’s official. After almost 30 years, I FINALLY have a BBQ in my home. It’s only been one month, and I’ve already been using it to death!
One of my favourite recipes that I’ve made on the BBQ so far is this Grilled Zucchini With Goat Cheese, Basil & Honey. My boyfriend and I have been making it on repeat.
It’s SO easy to cook, uses only 5 ingredients (plus salt + pepper), and adds such a fun punch of flavour to zucchini. I think you’re gonna love this one!
Want more side dish inspiration? Check out my roundup of easy, healthy vegetable side dish recipes for more ideas. You may also love these roasted peppers and zucchini, or this raw zucchini salad!
How To Grill Zucchini
New to grilling zucchini? I promise it’s super easy and takes just a few steps! Check out my answers to some common questions below:
How do you cut up zucchini?
I recommend cutting zucchini lengthwise into long strips. Remove the ends off the zucchini and cut into 1/3-inch or 1/2-inch slices.
Depending on the size of your zucchini, you’ll end up with 3-4 strips per vegetable.
Should you salt zucchini before grilling?
Yes! I definitely recommend salting the cut up strips of zucchini prior to grilling them. Simply sprinkle them with salt, then let them sit for about 20 minutes.
The salt will pull out a lot of the water in the zucchini, which you can pat off before putting them on the grill. This will help prevent a watery mess!
Do you peel zucchini before grilling?
Never :). I always suggest to leave the zucchini skins on. The skins of fruits + veggies often contain a TON of the nutrients and fibre. You don’t want to miss out on it!
Should you oil zucchini before grilling?
Yup! I recommend brushing both sides of each zucchini slice with a little bit of olive or avocado oil before placing them on the grill. This helps to prevent the zucchini from drying out and sticking to the grill.
Is Grilled Zucchini Healthy?
You bet! Zucchini is not only delicious, but it’s jam-packed with nutrition benefits, too.
Zucchini is rich in many micronutrients, like:
- vitamin A
- vitamin C
- vitamin K
- vitamin B6
- folate
- manganese
- magnesium
- potassium
- copper
This summer squash is also a great source of dietary fibre, with one medium zucchini providing 2 grams or 8% of your daily fibre needs.
Like other fruits and veggies, zucchini is also a great source of antioxidants, especially carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin.
What To Pair With Grilled Zucchini
Need some ideas to make this grilled zucchini a full meal? I highly recommend pairing it with a yummy protein and starch to make it nutritionally-balanced.
Protein ideas:
- Garlic Shrimp With Smoked Paprika & Honey
- Crispy Turmeric Salmon With Yogurt Sauce
- Honey Mustard Garlic Shrimp
- Honey Lemon Oven-Baked Salmon With Thyme
- 25-Minute Baked Salmon With Pistachio Pesto
- Crispy Baked Tofu With Maple Miso Sauce
- Crispy Salmon With Coconut, Honey & Lime
- Easy Curry Tofu Scramble
- The Best Canned Salmon Burger
Starch ideas:
- How To Cook & Season Quinoa: 3 Recipes
- How To Cook Farro
- Crispy Roasted Potatoes With Chili & Paprika
- Roasted Potatoes With Za’atar & Lemon
TIP: If you have any leftovers of this grilled zucchini, they taste great thrown into a salad, pasta, or sandwich!
More Easy Zucchini Recipes
- Raw Zucchini Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette
- Creamy Vegan Zucchini Pesto
- Vegan Zucchini Squash Casserole
- Zucchini Bread Steel Cut Oatmeal
- Easy Roasted Zucchini With Parmesan & Basil
- Pan Seared Scallops & Zucchini Noodle Pasta
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Ingredients
- 5 medium zucchinis
- Salt
- 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1.5 Tbsp honey
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Remove ends from zucchini and slice into 1/2-inch pieces, lengthwise. Spread sliced zucchini onto a plate or cutting board, and apply salt liberally. Set aside for 20 minutes to allow excess water to drain out of zucchini. Pat dry using a clean cloth or paper towel.
- Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high. Brush olive oil or avocado oil onto both sides of each zucchini slice.
- Place slices of zucchini onto the grill. Cook for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway. Zucchini is done when it is tender and grill marks appear. Be sure not to over-cook!
- Remove zucchini from the grill and serve on a large plate. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese and freshly chopped basil. Drizzle honey over top and season with salt + pepper, as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
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20 Comments on “Grilled Zucchini With Goat Cheese, Basil & Honey”
We made this dish last night and it was so delicious! Love the sweet and savory combo of the honey and the goat cheese and then the added freshness of the basil. Highly recommend and look forward to making it again!
Hi Keavy! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with this recipe. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it!! Definitely a summer favourite 🙂
Just made (family devoured) this tonight! Oh my… why havent I combined these ingredients before? I used a garlic goat cheese and the flavors were magnificent together! This will be a new vegi staple. L-O-V-E!
Hi Lisa! This comment makes me so happy!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one!! <3
This recipe was a snap to make and so yummy! My family said it was like something they’d get in a restaurant. Thank you!
That is too kind of you and your family to say!! Thank you so much for sharing. I’m so happy to hear you all enjoyed this zucchini recipe 🙂
Absolutely scrumptious! The goat cheese makes it zing.
Thank you so much for sharing, Kim! It’s so appreciated. I’m so glad you enjoyed this zucchini recipe 🙂
Can you tell me the calorie count on this recipe?
Hi Shelley! I don’t count calories, so I don’t have that information for you unfortunately! You are welcome to copy and paste the recipe into an online nutrition calculator (like MyFitnessPal) to get an estimate of the calories per serving 🙂
Thank you for your response and I took your advice. The recipe was delicious!
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it, Shelley!! It’s one of my favourite side dishes 🙂
Wow, this was incredible! I used feta instead of goat because it’s what I had on hand but still… so, so good!
Hi Katie! SO happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Yes, feta would totally work here too!!! I’ll need to try it that way next time 🙂
Oh my gosh, we love this recipe! Even my vegetable-averse husband gobbled it up!
I’m so happy to hear that, Polly!! Thank you for sharing. So glad your husband liked it too haha 🙂
Just finished eating this! It was delicious and so easy with a beautiful presentation. I also used feta. Will definitely make this many times this summer!
Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! It really means the world. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe. Feta sounds perfect!!!
This is delicious! And simple to make. I used habanero honey – perfection!
Thank you so much for the review, Céline!! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed this one. Omg the spicy honey sounds like SUCH a good call – love that!!!