Description
These Mexican Grilled Zucchini Ribbon Skewers are a flavorful and healthy side dish made with thinly sliced zucchini, seasoned with tangy tajín and brushed with olive oil before grilling to perfection. The zucchini ribbons are grilled until beautifully charred and caramelized, creating a delicious, fresh, and colorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 zucchini, sliced thin (approximately 1/8 inch thick)
- 1/4 cup tajín, more or less to taste (or homemade tajín)
- 1/4 cup olive oil for brushing, plus extra as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini slices: Slice the zucchini into thin ribbons approximately 1/8 inch thick. Check the thickness by bending a slice to ensure it is flexible enough for skewering.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to high heat, approximately 450° to 500° Fahrenheit, for optimal cooking and charring.
- Season the zucchini: Lay the zucchini ribbons flat on a baking sheet. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle generously with tajín seasoning on each side.
- Skewer the zucchini: Carefully weave the seasoned zucchini ribbons onto skewers, creating a unique ribbon effect as shown in photos or typical ribbon skewer presentation.
- Grill the skewers: Place the zucchini skewers on the hot grill. Cook for about 10 minutes total, turning them 2 to 3 times to ensure even charring and caramelization on all sides.
- Serve hot: Once the zucchini has lovely grill marks and tender texture, remove from the grill and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced zucchini ribbons to allow for quick grilling and easy weaving onto skewers.
- Tajín is a tangy Mexican seasoning made with chili powder, lime, and salt; adjust quantity based on your spice preference.
- You can substitute olive oil with avocado oil or another cooking oil if preferred.
- For a vegetarian and vegan-friendly dish, ensure the tajín seasoning used does not contain any animal-derived ingredients.
- If you do not have a grill, you can use a grill pan on the stovetop as an alternative method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 136 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 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
