How To Prepare Grilled Zucchini with Zaatar ?

Preparation:  

Preparation time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 15 mins

Serving: 4-5

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs zucchini (or summer squash)
• 1–2 Tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons Zaatar spice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• Garnish w/ flat-leaf parsley or cilantro, a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of olive oil, baby tomatoes, aleppo Chili pepper.
• Serve with tzatziki sauce or yogurt for extra richness (optional).

Instructions:

1. Slice the zucchini on the diagonal, into 1/3- inch thick slices and place into a large bowl. Drizzle w/ olive oil, sprinkle w/ salt and zaatar spice, and add the finely minced garlic. Using tongs or your hands, toss to combine until each piece is well coated.
2. Place zucchini on the hot grill using tongs. Close the lid and give a good sear, about 5 minutes. When there are good grill marks, turn them over, grill for 4-5 more minutes. Turn heat down to medium-low, cover, grill until cooked through.
3. When cooked to desired tenderness, place zucchini on a platter and cover with foil for 5-10 minutes, so they become even more tender.
4. Serve with optional yogurt or Tzatziki, a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of olive oil, optional Aleppo chili flakes, a few cherry tomatoes ( or color), a sprinkling of Italian parsley (or cilantro or microgreens).