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Marinated Zucchini

Marinated Zucchini

with Mint and Honey
30 min., ready in 1 hr 30 min.
Time:
108
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
84 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
3 sprigs mint
½ lemon
2 Tbsps honey
2 Tbsps olive oil
3 Zucchini (about 26 ounces)
salt
peppers
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Preparation
1.
Marinated Zucchini preparation step 1

Rinse and dry mint.

2.
Marinated Zucchini preparation step 2

Pluck off the leaves and chop coarsely. Squeeze the lemon.

3.
Marinated Zucchini preparation step 3

Mix 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, honey and 1 tablespoon of oil with the mint.

4.
Marinated Zucchini preparation step 4

Rinse and dry the zucchini. Cut diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices.

5.
Marinated Zucchini preparation step 5

Heat a grill pan and brush with oil. Grill each side of the zucchini slices for 2-3 minutes. Place in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

6.
Marinated Zucchini preparation step 6

Pour marinade over the hot zucchini slices. Mix well and let sit for 1 hour. Season to taste before serving. 

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie108 cal.(5 %)
Protein3 g(3 %)
Fat6 g(5 %)
Carbohydrates10 g(7 %)
Sugar added5 g(20 %)
Roughage2 g(7 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Just one portion of this dish covers a quarter of your daily requirements of cell-protecting vitamin E and folic acid and a third of your iron requirement. 

Even smarter

Even smarter

For a bit more flavor, add some fresh minced garlic into the marinade. 

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