Grilled Zucchini with Feta and Pesto
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 small zucchini (about 1 1/4 pounds), ends trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise1 tablespoon pesto2 tablespoons crumbled feta
Directions
Prepare a gas or charcoal grill to moderate heat.
Spray the zucchini with non-stick cooking spray. Place on grill cut side down, and grill for 4-5 minutes. Flip over, then spread on the pesto and cheese. Cook another 3-4 minutes, until cheese is starting to melt and pesto is warmed.



**Two servings of vegetables per portion! **
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 61.0
  • Total Fat: 2.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 4.7 mg
  • Sodium: 107.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 2.0 g

Member Reviews
  • JOYCEBROWN
     To make the recipe match the picture: Cut each zucchini into 6-8 horizontal slices and grill each slice just 1-2 minutes per side until pliable. Remove from the grill and cool slightly. Place 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of filling on one end of each slice and roll up tightly; seal with picks if desired. - 7/9/12
  • SFRYLING1
     Tasty and simple. I recommend scooping out the cut side a bit to reduce seeds and provide a trench for toppings. - 7/21/11
  • MLOULOU2
     Yes readers, who complain about pictures not reflecting recipe, just use your imagination.!!! Slice zuccini thin, add pasto & Feta and roll up. Add basil. Done :) Just be happy we have this great website where yummy recipes are available. Thanks Sparks Recipes. - 7/10/12
  • GAILC1947
     I agree that the photos should match the recipes ! The picture here looks great....but what's the recipe ? And the recipe here sounds great too, but should have correct pic with it ! - 6/18/12
  • LIZZABEE
     It is so frustrating to me that the pictures don't really go with the recipes on this site. You cannot achieve that look with this recipe, so then have to figure it out on your own. Aside from that dissapointment, the picture negatively impacts the actual recipe, which is a good one but not a match. - 6/18/12
  • GALINAZ
     another vote for making the picture match the recipe! The recipe section is the weakest part of Sparkspeople imho - 6/18/12
  • CD10463547
     I have done this for years with summer squash as well, with a small amount of sliced cheese (provolone or swiss) melted, and fresh or dried dill on top. The family loves it! I'm so happy for another variation! - 8/2/11
  • GARDENTEACHER
     Awesome flavor! I did scoop it slightly and slice a bit off the back to stabilize it on the grill. I definitely will make this again. - 9/15/11
  • AMYJEANHEALTHY
     please allow picture to match the recipe - it is really deceiving and honestly I spend more time trying to figure out what I am missing than the simplicity of a recipe. - 7/9/12
  • IMINIT4ME
     I also make a little trench for the toppings, and I love the idea of slivering a little off the back so they stay flat on the grill. This is such an awesome and easy way to eat healthy. - 8/2/11
  • MIKEZANESPARK
     I tried this the other night with the following variations: I baked the zucchini in the oven at 350 with a spray of olive oil and salt and pepper until cooked thru. Then I spread on the pesto and sprinkled on grated swiss cheese instead and baked till melted. It rocked! - 7/12/12
  • SWITCH1966
     I made this recipe in my Calphalon Grill Pan. Turned out great! I also sliced a thin piece off the back so they would lie flat in the pan when they are turned over to add the toppings - 8/1/11
  • CD12710468
     thank you joyce brown for explaining how to make the recipe look like the photo. zucchini is plenitful right now from the garden, so am always looking for new ways to grill it. - 7/10/12
  • I_AM_EEVIE
     While this picture is 'pretty', it does NOT reflect the instructions for the recipe. We are real people, making real food. We love to experiment but if the picture does not reflect the recipe or at least tell us how to achieve the result, it is useless to us. Not rated due to not trying yet. - 7/9/12
  • CD13016912
     Thanks, JoyceBrown, for the instructions on how to make the recipe properly, as per the photo. I will be making this next week, although likely I will sub goat cheese for the feta (less salt). - 10/22/12
  • JENNYBOP
     thats a tiny amount of cheese and pesto for each zucchini half! 1/8 tbs of pesto and 1/4 tbs cheese? why not bump that up a little, a few more calories but addedd protein etc? Also, what is that a pic of? Cuz its certainly not this recipe! - 7/11/12
  • WASCALLYWONE
     Oh my! Wa-a-ay better than anticipated! My new "company" side dish! Great to have another way to use zucchini! - 6/22/12
  • KAREN_S642
     Can someone help me out? I'd like to make this for guests this weekend.. the picture looks so cool! But nowhere in the recipe does it explain how to achieve that... are the strips of zucchini just rolled up? - 6/14/12
  • MACHOL
     What a yummy way to have zucchini! - 7/12/21
  • SES823
     Delicious - 6/17/21
  • CD6913562
     Yummy and they present so nicely too! - 5/8/21
  • PIZZA5152
     Tasty and good - 2/2/21
  • NEPTUNE1939
     tasty - 10/24/20
  • JANIEWWJD
     Very good!!! - 10/12/20
  • POSEY440
     Good - 10/5/20



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