Zucchini Mania

I cannot believe I have not posted this recipe yet. Trust me guys its a FANTASTIC one! This is my go to side for when I'm having friends over and need to whip something up. It is very easy and 100% guaranteed to delight!

This zucchini dish is very simple. I like to have all my food prepped. This dish absolutely lends itself to doing so.

I literally eat this zucchini dish twice a week BY ITSELF - just the zucchini! Seriously so yummy!

Ingredients:
Zucchini (I use about 3-4 zucchinis for about three people - it depends on how much you think people will eat)
Basil
Oregano
Thyme
Garlic Powder
Avocado oil (olive oil also okay)
Optional: Alessi premium balsamic reduction

****NOTE: It ends up making less than you think (in my opinion) since the zucchini shrinks - especially when cooking it in a pan.

There are two different ways to prepare the zucchini - on the grill or on the stove.


Cooking Ingredients:

FOR GRILLING:
1. Start by washing the zucchini

2. Cut the zucchini into slices.

3. Place into a gallon sized baggie with herbs and avocado oil. How much herbs you want to use is really up to you. I am usually pretty liberal knowing that a lot of it will fall off once the zucchini hits the grill.

4. Store until ready to use.

5. Once grill is around 400 degrees, place the zucchini on the grill. Cook for about four minutes and then flip. I like my zucchini to be more on the burned side but it is up to you. All grills are different so just keep an eye on it.

6. ENJOY!


FOR COOKING ON THE STOVE:
1. Start by washing the zucchini

2. I dice up the zucchini. Smaller pieces helps it cook faster.

3. Place into a baggie with herbs and avocado oil (up to your discretion how much you want to add - just know some of it will fall off in the cooking process).

4. When ready to cook, place in a pan on medium heat.

5. It probably takes about 15 minutes for the zucchini to get to the right doneness. It will require a lot of monitoring and flipping. I do like my zucchini somewhat burned so I might cook mine more than most people.

6. YAY FOOD!

OPTIONAL: After the zucchini is done cooking, I drizzle a balsamic reduction over my zucchini. I like the Alessi premium balsamic reduction.

While it might not look super pleasing - I assure you that whatever it lacks in presentation makes up for in taste!

I was even staying at a friends house and offered to help cook and I made my zucchini dish and they were BLOWN AWAY!