This easy, low carb recipe for Char Broiled Zucchini with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce makes for a flavor-bursting quick and delicious family meal. Perfect for those looking for Optavia Recipes, or Optavia 5 and 1 Recipes, Low Carb Zucchini Recipes or those just wanting fresh, whole foods based meals to devour.
Char Broiled Zucchini with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce
Category
Side Dish
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
9-12 minutes
Calories
104
This recipe for Char Broiled Zucchini with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce was inspired by the fine folks at America's Test Kitchen- a company I adore!
When it came across my desk last week, I have to tell you I was intrigued. Always looking for Low Carb recipe ideas, Lean and Green Recipes and those that support people on low carb diets or on the Optavia 5 and 1 recipe program- I just knew I had to Wow! it and make it work.
The key is in smashing the zucchini- that's right- smashing it! The end result is a range of textures that delights the mouth, and makes for a decidedly different and incredibly flavor-bursting zucchini dish.
Images: ATK
Happy Cooking!
Stacey
Stacey Hawkins
Ingredients
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1 ¾ pounds zucchini (about 1- 1 ½” diameter works best)
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1 Tablespoon lemon juice
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4 tsp Stacey Hawkins Roasted Garlic Oil
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pinch Stacey Hawkins Dash of Desperation Seasoning (or more to taste)
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½ C low-fat Greek Yogurt (8 Tablespoons)
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1 teaspoon Stacey Hawkins Sicilian Tomato and Herb (for a low or no salt option)
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or
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1 teaspoon Stacey Hawkins Lit Garlic Seasoning
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2 Tablespoons water
ZUCCHINI
SAUCE
Directions
ZUCCHINI
Place oven rack about 5” from the broiling element and heat broiler.
Trim ends off the zucchini. Using a meat mallet or a rolling pin, gently, but firmly smash the zucchini until it is somewhat flattened and cracked lengthwise. Break each zucchini into 2-4 large pieces. Transfer all zucchini (bit and all) into a bowl. Drizzle with Roasted Garlic Oil and lemon juice and toss to coat.
Place zucchini in a single layer and skin side down on a foil lined baking sheet. Season with Dash of Desperation Seasoning and broil until zucchini are lightly charred in spots, about 9-12 minutes, rotating the pan half way through broiling. Set aside and let the zucchini cool for 15-20 minutes.
GARLICKY YOGURT SAUCE
While the zucchini is resting, make the sauce by combining all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Let it rest for 10 minutes or longer to let the flavors meld.
Smear 2 Tablespoons of the Garlicky Yogurt Sauce on a plate and top with ¼ of the cooked zucchini. Season with a pinch of natural sea salt if desired. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients and enjoy!
Chef's Notes & More
Optavia Lean and Green Counts
1/4 of this recipe (approx. 9 ounces zucchini and 2 T sauce) is:
3 Green
2 Condiments (seasoning and yogurt)
1 Healthy Fat (oil)
Stacey Says:
- You can make the sauce up to 1 day ahead to save some time. It's a good idea to make a double or triple batch as this sauce can be used for SO many things.
- If you are serving this with a Leanest protein and need an additional Healthy Fat to round out your meal, simply drizzle each serving with 1 teaspoon of Roasted Garlic Oil or high quality Olive Oil.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 9 ounces cooked zucchini & 2 T Garlicky Yogurt Sauce
- per serving
- Calories
- 104
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Carbs
- 10 grams
- Fiber
- 2.8 grams
- Fat
- 5.6 grams
- Protein
- 5.9 grams
