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Orange Glazed Grilled Zucchini (Paleo, Gluten Free)

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 09/09/18 Updated: 12/13/21
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This recipe for Orange Glazed Grilled Zucchini comes together within minutes and makes for the perfect healthy low-carb side dish for your next BBQ Party! When using raw honey, these smoky, sweet and flavorful zucchini slices are even paleo!

A warm welcome to Holley and Raj of The Primal Desire! So happy to have you over! Holley and Raj are friends who share a passion for promoting healthy lifestyle choices. Friends with health benefits, you guys! It doesn’t get better than that! Their recipes are paleo-based, so obviously,  I am a fan. And, hey! They brought us some BBQ goodies! I think I’ve mentioned it before, but here in  Memphis, we take our BBQ pretty seriously. Check out the lovely grill marks on these sweet and smoky slices of Orange Glazed Grilled Zucchini. They will certainly make an appearance at our next BBQ event! – Cheryl

How is it possible that I didn’t like zucchini as a kid?!  Now, I just can’t get enough grilled zucchini.  My go-to is simply sprinkled with garlic powder, salt and pepper, but I thought to myself, “Self, it’s time to bring in some flavor variation.”  And Self decided some natural sweetness would be, well, “sweet!”

Overhead shot of grill-marked orange glazed grilled zucchini slices arranged on a black plate next to a steak with some oranges in the background.
Orange Glazed Grilled Zucchini

Is there anything better than cooking over an open flame?  I mean seriously, there’s just something so primal about using fire to cook, isn’t there?  You know I’ve been grilling all summer and I’m dreading the end of BBQ season.  Even if I have been known to BBQ in the snow at 3:00 am…

A simple orange glaze for BBQ’d zucchini screamed fresh and flavorful.  But while thinking about what fruits I wanted to use for this glaze, there was a second contender!  Rhubarb also wanted a shot at putting a twist on the grilled zucchini.  And guess what?  It sucked.  –Just kidding!  It was awesome too!  But you have to come to The Primal Desire to find that version (https://theprimaldesire.com/grilled-zucchini-with-rhubarb-glaze).  Look at you travelling around the internet!  And who knows what else you’ll find while you’re there.

Overhead shot of grill-marked orange glazed grilled zucchini slices arranged on a black plate next to a steak with more BBQ side dishes in the background.
Orange Glazed Grilled Zucchini

So there you have it: new easy ways to show zucchini that you love it more than eggplant emojis!  ?

 

Orange Glazed Grilled Zucchini

3 small or 1 large zucchini

1 navel orange (juiced – about half a cup)

¼ tsp honey

Salt to taste

Stir orange juice, honey, and a pinch of salt and reduce over medium-high heat.

Continue to stir as juice bubbles.  Remove from heat when the juice mixture is about half the volume and thick enough to coat your spoon.

orange glaze bubbling away to reduce in a pot
Orange Glazed Grilled Zucchini

Preheat BBQ on high heat.

Slice zucchini(s) in lengthwise strips, approximately 1/4-inch thick.  Brush 1/3 of the orange glaze on one side of zucchini just before grilling.  If the glaze is too thick, mix in enough water that it will easily brush onto the zucchini.

raw zucchini slices freshly glazed with orange glaze
Orange Glazed Grilled Zucchini

Reduce BBQ to medium burner setting.

Grill zucchini slices with the glaze-side up until the zucchini starts to soften and the bottom side starts to develop grill marks.

Turn zucchini slices, and brush the already-grilled side with another third of the glaze.

orange glazed zucchini slices cooking on a bbq grill
Orange Glazed Grilled Zucchini

Remove from BBQ when the second side is grilled.  Brush on the remaining orange glaze and top with a light sprinkle of salt.

Close-up of grill-marked orange glazed zucchini slices arranged on a black plate next to a steak with oranges in the background.
Orange Glazed Grilled Zucchini

Tip:  be sure that your grill is clean before cooking the zucchinis.  I like to use a cut onion rubbed on the grill to help keep food from sticking to the grate.

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Close-up of slices of orange glazed grilled zucchini crisscross grill marks arranged on a black plate next to a steak.

Orange Glazed Grilled Zucchini

Prep:8 minutes minutes
Cook:5 minutes minutes
Total:13 minutes minutes
This recipe for Orange Glazed Grilled Zucchini comes together within minutes and makes for the perfect healthy & low-carb side dish for your next BBQ Party! 
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Ingredients

  • 3 small or 1 large zucchini
  • 1 navel orange juiced – about half a cup
  • ¼ tsp honey
  • Salt to taste

Instructions 

  • Stir orange juice, honey, and a pinch of salt and reduce over medium-high heat.
  • Continue to stir as juice bubbles. Remove from heat when the juice mixture is about half the volume and thick enough to coat your spoon.
  • Preheat BBQ on high heat.
  • Slice zucchini(s) in lengthwise strips, approximately 1/4-inch thick. Brush 1/3 of the orange glaze on one side of zucchini just before grilling. If the glaze is too thick, mix in enough water that it will easily brush onto the zucchini.
  • Reduce BBQ to medium burner setting.
  • Grill zucchini slices with the glaze-side up until the zucchini starts to soften and the bottom side starts to develop grill marks.
  • Turn zucchini slices, and brush the already-grilled side with another third of the glaze.
  • Remove from BBQ when the second side is grilled. Brush on the remaining orange glaze and top with a light sprinkle of salt.

Notes

Tip: be sure that your grill is clean before cooking the zucchinis. I like to use a cut onion rubbed on the grill to help keep food from sticking to the grate

Nutrition Information

Calories: 57kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 2g, Sodium: 16mg, Potassium: 589mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 505IU, Vitamin C: 62.7mg, Calcium: 51mg, Iron: 0.8mg, Net Carbs: 10g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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