Garlicky Grilled Patty Pan with Mint and Lemon

Ingredients

  • 4 small patty pan squash

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely minced

  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely minced

  • 6 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Step 1
Remove the tops and bottoms of each squash. Cut crosswise into one-inch slices.

Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Step 3
Preheat the grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F) or prepare a grill pan on the stove over medium-high heat.

Step 4
Brush each side of the squash with the mixture—reserving and setting aside any leftover sauce—and grill for two minutes on each side. To achieve perfect grill marks, resist the urge to disturb the squash while grilling. Remove from the grill and serve immediately with the extra sauce spooned overtop.

Recipe from cookinglight