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Grilled Zucchini and Red Onion With Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

Grilled Zucchini and Red Onion With Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

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Grilled Zucchini and Red Onion With Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

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1 large red onion, peeled and cut crosswise into four 1/2-inch-thick rounds
3 medium zucchini, ends trimmed , sliced lengthwise into 3/4-inch-thick planks (about 1 lb)
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt & fresh ground pepper
1 garlic clove, minced (about 1/2 tsp)
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaf

Directions:

Putonion rounds, from side to side, onto 2 metal skewers. Brush onion and zucchini evenly with 1/4 cup olive oil and season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon table salt) and pepper to taste.
Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/4 teaspoon table salt) together in small bowl; set aside.
Grill vegetables over medium heat, turning once, until tender and caramelized, 18 to 22 minutes (move vegetables as needed to ensure even cooking). Transfer vegetables to platter; remove skewers from onion and discard any charred outer rings. Rewhisk vinaigrette and pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	99.86 Kcal (418 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.88g	15%
Sodium	3.85mg	0%
Potassium	68.06mg	1%
Total Carbs	2.78g	1%
Sugars	1.08g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.58g	2%
Protein	0.47g	1%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	8%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	8.9mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	222.54 Kcal (932 kJ)
Calories from fat	198.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.01g	15%
Sodium	8.59mg	0%
Potassium	151.67mg	1%
Total Carbs	6.2g	1%
Sugars	2.41g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.29g	2%
Protein	1.04g	1%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	8%
Iron	0.2mg	0%
Calcium	19.8mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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