Great Grilled Zucchini and Mushrooms

Since spring has come upon us at last the gas grill has emerged from it's den to spread cheer and joy for the summer months. Or well we rolled it out of the garage at least. And I have proceeded to grill everything in sight. The chickens and dog have put on notice not to stand around too long or they'll get grilled too. HA! I'm kidding, I would never grill the dog.

We've had steak, sausages, hot dogs, and plenty of dishes cooked on the side burner. When I grill I like to make everything on the grill, so I don't have to watch anything in the house while grilling. Rummaging through the fridge the other night I came up with a pound of fresh mushrooms and 3 zucchini that needed to be eaten. I made up a simple recipe for grilling them and topped them with a very lucky find, fresh shaved Parmesan. My 7 year old asked for seconds before asking for more of anything else. Zucchini is just about his least favorite vegetable, so I know this is a keeper.


You will need aluminum foil to make this recipe on the grill.

Grilled Zucchini and Mushrooms

ingredients
1 pound white button mushrooms
3 medium zucchini
2 TBSP oil-use what you like/have/want to
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese--please use fresh if you can the taste is amazing and sets the vegetables off amazingly

preheat the gas grill on high for 5 minutes
prep your vegetables, clean the mushrooms and slice thickly, about 1/2 inch thick
wash and slice the zucchini the same thickness
prepare the grill by reducing the heat on one burner to low but leaving the others on high
then cover the grill grate with three layers of aluminum foil
pour 1/2 the oil on the foil mound up the vegetables
pour the rest of the oil over the top  and shut the lid
let them cook for about 5 minutes, open the lid and stir them
cover again and keep cooking and stirring for another 10-15 minutes
they will reduce greatly during the cooking and release their water go ahead and poke a few small holes to drain any excess juice from the foil
after 15 minutes they should be just about done, take a little taste test
if not done to your liking continue cooking and try them again
when cooked to your preference sprinkle the salt and pepper over the top and stir to combine
remove to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the freshly shredded Parmesan

steaming hot and steaming up the lens!

All gas grills are different so please be aware that yours may certainly cook faster than mine did. If they appear to be getting too well done, simply add the salt and pepper early and remove before they become over done. If using charcoal I think the same thing could be done by moving most of the coals over to one side and leaving a low layer of coals under the zucchini and mushrooms. Of course you could always make this in a frying pan in the kitchen if you don't grill. Just heat the pan, add the oil and the vegetables and saute until done.

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