Description
Grilled Zucchini with Burrata and Pine Nuts is a dazzling summer dish that perfectly combines smoky, tender zucchini with creamy burrata cheese and crunchy toasted pine nuts. This recipe showcases fresh ingredients and is ideal for al fresco dining or as a stunning side at your next gathering. Quick to prepare yet impressive in presentation, it’s sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh zucchinis (about 300g)
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- ¼ cup pine nuts (30g)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Slice zucchinis lengthwise into ½-inch thick planks.
- Brush both sides of zucchini slices with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Grill zucchini for 3-4 minutes on each side until tender with grill marks.
- In a small skillet over low heat, toast pine nuts until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- On a serving platter, arrange grilled zucchini, top with torn burrata, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg