Zucchini packets are a flavorful and healthy summer dish that is perfect for grilling. This versatile dish can be customized to suit your tastes and preferences, making it a great option for both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next barbecue, zucchini packets are sure to please everyone at the table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ZUCCHINI FOIL PACKETS
This zucchini side is a healthy, fresh and flavorful dish that everyone can enjoy from Chungah Rhee of Damn Delicious.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill over high heat.
- Whisk together butter, Parmesan, basil and oregano; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide zucchini among 3 or 4 sheets of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Spoon butter mixture over zucchini. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
- Place foil packets on the grill and cook until just cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 191 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
CHEESY ZUCCHINI PACKETS WITH ROASTED TOMATOES
Thin strips of zucchini sub in for gluten-packed pasta dough in these baked triple cheese-stuffed raviolis. If you don't have a mandoline, a simple vegetable peeler makes perfect zucchini ribbons.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put a rack on a baking sheet.
- Use a mandoline or vegetable peeler to make ribbons from the entire length of each zucchini, as wide as possible (the first few may be too skinny). Make 48 ribbons total (you should get 12 from each zucchini). Lie the ribbons flat on the rack on the baking sheet (it's ok if they overlap slightly) and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Let sit for 10 minutes, then pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Put the tomatoes in a large bowl and toss with the Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper. Arrange the tomatoes cut-side down in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until soft to the touch and some of the juices have been released, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix the ricotta, mozzarella, goat cheese, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper in a medium bowl. Lay out 2 zucchini ribbons lengthwise and slightly overlapping, then top with 2 more ribbons crosswise and slightly overlapping, to make a cross. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the middle of the zucchini cross. Tightly fold the zucchini over the cheese mixture one ribbon at a time, alternating between the crosswise strips and the lengthwise strips, so you end up with 1 zucchini square. Repeat with the remaining ribbons and filling. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Put the zucchini packs on top of the roasted tomatoes and bake until the zucchini is softened and the cheese is melted, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss the arugula with the lemon juice and divide among 4 plates. Spoon the tomatoes and zucchini onto the plates and drizzle with olive oil.
GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH
Squash and zucchini wrapped in a foil package on the grill. Great when served with steak.
Provided by Jay Peaslee
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Grilled Zucchini Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
- Place the zucchini, and squash on a large sheet of aluminum foil, and dot with butter. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Seal vegetables in the foil.
- Place the foil pack on the preheated grill, and cook 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1335 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
ZUCCHINI-MUSHROOM "KABOB" PACKETS FOR THE GRILL
You can skip the tedious threading-on-skewers step for these zucchini-mushroom kabobs. They're cooked in foil packs on the grill.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Spoon rice onto centers of 4 large sheets heavy-duty foil with sides folded up slightly; pour 1/3 cup water over each. Top with remaining ingredients.
- Fold foil to make 4 packets.
- Grill 15 min. or until rice is tender. Cut slits in foil to release steam before opening packets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g
ZUCCHINI PACKETS FOR THE GRILL
Thanks to my fellow Zaar chefs for the inspiration for this recipe! I came up with this recipe based on all of your suggestions in the message forums! YUM!
Provided by canarygirl
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl--toss to coat everything.
- Place in foil packet, seal well.
- Grill 25 minutes or until tender, turning every so often.
- These could be done in the oven as well: Bake at 375º for 25 minutes, or until tender.
ZUCCHINI, SQUASH AND TOMATO PACKETS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the grill. Combine the zucchini, squash, onion, tomatoes and cheese in a large bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Take a piece of aluminum foil that is at least 24 inches long and brush with the remaining olive oil. Place the vegetables and cheese on the aluminum foil. Fold up the aluminum foil so the contents are sealed in. This can be done up to 4 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Place the packet on the grill. Grill for 7 minutes. Flip the packet over and grill for another 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before opening the packet. Open the packet and sprinkle with basil.
GRILLED TILAPIA PACKETS WITH MUSHROOMS, ZUCCHINI AND POTATOES
Cooking fish on foil packets results in delicious moist flavors and practically zero clean-up. Try experimenting with other vegetables - you never know what you might discover.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Tilapia
Time 12m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut four 8x14 pieces of foil.
- .Preheat barbecue to medium.
- Brush foil with oil, fold in half (to crease), then open. On one half, layer potatoes, zucchini and mushrooms. Place Tilapia on top of vegetables. Spoon pesto over fish; sprinkle with cheese.
- Fold foil over to cover and crimp edges to seal packages. Grill packages, with lid closed, until fish is firm and opaque and vegetables are tender, 10-15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.2, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 64, Sodium 122.4, Carbohydrate 77.7, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 35.9
GRILLED PEPPERS AND ZUCCHINI
This versatile side dish is so simple and quick that I had to share it. Grilling the colorful veggies in a foil packet means one less dish to wash, but I sometimes stir-friy the mixture on the stovetop. -Karen Anderson, Fair Oaks, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the vegetables on a double layer of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 15 in.). Dot with butter; drizzle with soy sauce. Fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose firm and fresh zucchini for grilling. Overly ripe zucchini will be too soft and mushy.
- Slice the zucchini uniformly so that they cook evenly. Thinner slices will cook faster than thicker slices.
- Use a variety of fillings and seasonings to create flavorful zucchini packets. Some popular fillings include cheese, vegetables, meat, and grains.
- Be careful not to overcook the zucchini packets. Overcooked zucchini will be mushy and lose its flavor.
- Serve the zucchini packets immediately after grilling. They are best enjoyed hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Zucchini packets are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy zucchini. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different fillings and seasonings to choose from, you can create zucchini packets that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy summer meal, give zucchini packets a try!
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