Grilled Zucchini and Squash Alla Scapece
(Mint Marinade)
a sunday dinner recipe
Vinny is a family-taught home cook who focuses on cooking meals that the whole family can enjoy. He is driven by his love for spending time in the kitchen where he grew up spending time with his parents and siblings. He started shooting food photography and videography as a way to capture the importance of sharing a home-cooked meal with your family. He works as a photographer and digital media specialist full-time. On the side you can find his work on Instagram
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Always From Scratch. His recipes consist of Italian-inspired family meals like lentil soup and chicken francese!
A light and fresh vegetable side dish. This Italian dish combines light and crispy zucchini and squash medallions with a garlic mint marinade for a side dish that will guarantee no leftovers.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 30 M
TOTAL | 30 M
10 SERVINGS
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
GRILL
LARGE BOWL
- Slice the zucchini and squash into 1/2-inch slices. Lay them out and drizzle them with olive oil. Season them with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, mint, Italian seasoning, and salt in a large bowl.
- Preheat the grill to high heat for 10 minutes. Lay out the zucchini and squash on the grill. Grill on each side for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and charred like in the picture.
- Remove them from the grill and add to the bowl with the marinade. Toss and coat well. Remove from the bowl and serve.
4 days
Slice the zucchini and squash no larger than 1/2 inch. Slightly thinner is even better so they get nice and crispy when you grill them.
Basil can be substituted for mint if necessary.
classic blend
blend
A mix of green herbs with fine specks, this robust, savory Italian Seasoning Classic blend enhances traditional Italian dishes, perfect for adding depth to sauces, meats, and pastas.
0.14 oz - PORTION$0.75
0.5 oz - JAR$5
0.5 oz - REFILL$4
dried
coarse grain
This artisanal dried coarse grain French grey salt is rich in minerals and is tinged grey from the clay bottom of the tidal pools from which it is harvested. Briny and flavorful, but softer on the palate than commercial salts.
0.5 oz - PORTION$0.75
3 oz - JAR$3
3 oz - REFILL$2
16 oz - REFILL$8
vietnamese
cracked
Our Vietnamese black peppercorns have an intense aroma, but a more mellow taste with flavor notes of wood. In this cracked form they are ideal for salads or foods in need of texture.
0.39 oz - PORTION$0.75
2 oz - JAR$6
2 oz - REFILL$5
8 oz - REFILL$13
