Grilled Zucchini Bites

Summer / Spring / Appetizer / Coconut Oil / Dairy Free / Gluten Free / Grill / LouAna / Side Dish / Vegan /

DESCRIPTION

These little bites are the perfect way to start an outdoor barbecue. Convert this to a grilled salad by slicing the zucchini the long way, grilling those with coconut oil, and topping with the salsa. Either way, it’s fresh, delicious and full of flavor.

PREP, COOK, TOTAL TIME

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 12 to 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

SERVINGS

Serves: 8 to 10

INGREDIENTS

1 medium tomato, diced
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, finely chopped
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch wide slices
1 tablespoon LouAna® Coconut Oil or LouAna® Organic Coconut Oil
1 clove garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, mix together tomato, kalamata olives, pine nuts, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Set aside.

Preheat a grill pan or grill over medium-high heat.

In a bowl, toss zucchini slices with coconut oil, minced garlic and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Place on grill and grill 3 minutes per side.

Serve each slice warm with a generous topping of the salsa.

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Grilled Zucchini Bites Recipe photo credits: LouAna