Description
Mexican Grilled Zucchini Ribbon Skewers are a simple and flavorful side dish featuring thinly sliced zucchini seasoned with tangy tajín and grilled to perfection. This recipe highlights the fresh, smoky flavors with minimal ingredients, making it a perfect healthy and vibrant addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 zucchini, sliced thin (approximately 1/8 inch thick)
Seasonings
- 1/4 cup tajín, more or less to taste
Oils
- 1/4 cup olive oil for brushing, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini: Slice the zucchini into thin ribbons approximately 1/8 inch thick. Bend a slice to check that it’s thin enough to easily bend without breaking.
- Preheat grill: Heat your grill to high, aiming for a temperature around 450°-500° Fahrenheit.
- Season the zucchini: Lay the sliced zucchini out on a baking sheet. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil, then sprinkle each side evenly with tajín seasoning.
- Skewer the ribbons: Carefully weave or fold the zucchini slices onto skewers to form ribbons for grilling, ensuring they are secure.
- Grill the skewers: Place the zucchini skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for about 10 minutes total, turning 2 to 3 times to ensure each side gets nice charred bits and caramelization.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniformly thin zucchini ribbons if available.
- If you don’t have tajín, a mixture of chili powder, lime zest, and salt can be a good homemade substitute.
- Brush the zucchini gently with olive oil to avoid breaking the ribbons.
- Grilling temperature should be kept high to achieve caramelization without overcooking the zucchini.
- This dish is best served immediately while warm and charred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 136 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
