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Mediterranean Grilled Zucchini with Goat Cheese & Sun-dried Tomato

This grilled zucchini with goat cheese and sun-dried tomato is a bright, satisfying side dish that's gluten-free, low-carb, and diabetes-friendly, perfect for summer meals.
Servings: 2
Calories: 78.3kcal
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch strips
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp goat cheese crumbled
  • 1 tbsp basil chopped
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped

Equipment

  • Grill or stovetop grill pan
  • Tongs
  • Basting brush (optional, for applying olive oil)

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Brush zucchini slices lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    1 zucchini, 1 tsp olive oil, ⅛ tsp salt, 1 pinch black pepper
  • Grill for 2–3 minutes per side, or until grill marks form and zucchini becomes tender but not mushy.
  • Let cool slightly, then sprinkle zucchini slices with goat cheese, basil, lemon zest, and sun-dried tomatoes.
    2 tbsp goat cheese, 1 tbsp basil, ½ tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp sun-dried tomatoes

Cooking Tips

  • Don’t overcook the zucchini—aim for grill marks but a firm texture to prevent sogginess.
  • Use soft goat cheese or herbed chèvre for a creamy contrast to the grilled vegetables.
  • Dry sun-dried tomatoes work best; if using oil-packed, pat them dry first.
  • Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze (sugar-free if diabetic-friendly) for extra depth.
  • This recipe works well as a grilled appetizer, topping for toast, or filling for wraps.
  • Swap goat cheese for feta or vegan cheese if preferred.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Grilled Zucchini with Goat Cheese & Sun-dried Tomato
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
78.3
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5.3
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.4
g
15
%
Cholesterol
 
6.4
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
207.5
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
348.4
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
4.6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1.4
g
6
%
Sugar
 
3.5
g
4
%
Protein
 
4.2
g
8
%
Vitamin C
 
19.3
mg
23
%
Vitamin D
 
0.1
µg
1
%
Calcium
 
40.8
mg
4
%
Iron
 
0.9
mg
5
%
Magnesium
 
25.5
mg
6
%
Zinc
 
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.