Grilled zucchini and garlic scapes on a white serving tray

Grilled Garlic Scapes and Summer Squash

HeartBeet Kitchen

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 pounds Summer Squash Or zucchini
  • 2 Bunches Scapes
  • 3 ½ Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan

Equipment

  • 1 Grill Or oven

Instructions

  • Slice off the tops and bottoms of the zucchini and slice them in half lengthwise, then cut them in half lengthwise again. They should look like pickle spears. Place them all in a large bowl and coat with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few cracks of pepper.
  • Put the zucchini & squash in a grill basket.
  • Wash and dry the scapes. Break off the harder, woody ends that don’t have the bulb. Using your hands, coat garlic scapes in olive oil and 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few cracks of black pepper.
  • Prepare your grill to medium high to heat. Toss scapes directly on the grill and put the grill basket with zucchini on next to them. Turn both sets of vegetables a few times, and remove them when they’re soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, a lighter shade of green and golden brown in parts. You want to see a nice char, this means flavor!
  • Remove from grill and finish with a big squeeze of fresh lemon over all the vegetables, and lightly toss. Finish with freshly grated parmesan if desired. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Garlic Scapes and Summer Squash
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
294
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
9
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
323
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
495
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
31
g
10
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
444
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
65
mg
79
%
Calcium
 
306
mg
31
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Olive Oil, Parmesan, Scapes, Summer Squash, Zucchini