Charred Smashed Zucchini With Lemony Garlic Yogurt

5 from 5 ratings

Charred Smashed Zucchini With Lemony Garlic Yogurt

This easy side dish takes the humble zucchini, smashes it, and chars it to create maximum flavor. Served with garlicky yogurt and salty pecorino romano, smashed zucchini is a quick and flavor-packed dish.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: roasted zucchini, smashed zucchini, ways to use zucchini, zucchini recipes

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

Garlic Yogurt Sauce

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic minced
½ lemon juice + zest
⅛ tsp each salt and pepper

Smashed Zucchini

4 medium zucchini
2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL
½ tsp each salt and pepper
To serve: pecorino romano, crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Sauce: Stir together all Sauce ingredients.
Smash: Place zucchini on a firm surface. Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to whack each zucchini until it breaks into a few big pieces.
Season: Transfer smashed zucchini to a large bowl and toss together with olive oil, salt, and pepper, using your fingers to rub the oil into all the crevices of the zucchini.
Broil: Arrange zucchini on a baking sheet in a single layer. Place the tray in your oven and switch it to "broil" (about 550°F). Cook, watching closely, until zucchini is charred at the edges, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Never walk away from the oven while it's on broil. Check on the zucchini every minute or so, as they will quickly burn.
Serve: Spread garlic yogurt onto a serving platter and top with broiled zucchini, shaved pecorino romano, and crushed red pepper flakes.

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Notes

Storage: Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Store the yogurt and zucchini seperate and reheat the zucchini in the air fryer.

Do you peel zucchini? Nope, zucchini skin will soften enough to make it edible, and it’s actually better with the skin on. The skin gets a bit crispy for more flavor.

How to grill smashed zucchini: To grill this, you can place the zucchini pieces directly on a hot grill (it should be about 500 degrees). Keep the lid open and flip after a few minutes. Remove when golden brown and slightly charred.

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