cuban grilled zucchini
A great way to grill summer vegetables like squash and zucchinis.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: side / vegetable
Cuisine: Paleo
Servings: 4 -6
Author: the whole smiths
- 5 zucchinis quartered vertically
- 1/4 C. cilantro chopped
- 4 Tbsp. butter / ghee / olive oil
- 1/2 Tbsp. smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 C. queso fresco crumbled or grated optional
In a small saucepan melt butter or ghee with paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper
If you're using olive oil just mix ingredients
Brush butter mixture over zucchini spears to coat and grill for about 5 to 10 minutes until tender
Once you've pulled the spears from the grill brush again with leftover sauce, top with (optional) queso fresco and cilantro