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Grilled Yellow Squash Recipe

Katie WellsMay 6, 2016Updated: May 23, 2020
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I always look forward to springtime, as the warm weather, gardening season, and fresh produce make me happy and get us out of doors. Though I garden each year, I don’t have the greenest of green thumbs and typically end up with a lot of easy-to-grow veggies like cucumbers, tomatoes, and zucchini or yellow squash.

Delicious and versatile zucchini and yellow squash are a great addition to a stir fry and can be made into delicious vegetable noodles with the help of a spiralizer. There is an even more simple way to use them and a favorite with my kids …

Grilled Yellow Squash Recipe

One of my favorite ways to prepare these nutritious summer squashes is simply seasoned and grilled. This cooks them quickly (in about 10 minutes) and provides great flavor while keeping them from getting mushy. In fact, nights that we cook on the grill are my favorite since my husband handles the cooking and there are typically fewer dishes as well.

Grilled yellow squash goes well with any grilled meat and is a simple way to complete a meal entirely on the grill. Often on summer nights, we will just grill some meat and yellow squash or zucchini and serve a salad. This meal can be made in about half an hour and is a great excuse to spend some time outside.

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Grilled Yellow Squash Recipe

Grilled Yellow Squash Recipe

Katie Wells
A delicious and simple way to prepare yellow squash or zucchini during the warm summer months.
3 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Side
Cuisine Grilled
Servings 6 +
Calories 64 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium yellow squash (or zucchini)
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp curry powder

Instructions
 

  • Heat the grill to medium heat.
  • Cut ends off yellow squash and cut into ½ inch thick vertical slices.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and curry powder.
  • Brush onto the slices of squash.
  • Grill for 5 minutes per side until just starting to soften and slightly blackened on the grill lines.

Notes

If you're not a fan of curry powder, or just want to try something different, try out the other options listed below the recipe. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2slicesCalories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1.7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.7gSodium: 207mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 2.4g
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Yellow Squash Recipe Variations

This recipe is endlessly versatile since yellow squash doesn’t have a strong flavor and adapts really well to any spices that are added. If you aren’t a curry fan, try these variations instead:

  • Use 2 tsp homemade adobo seasoning
  • Use 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp sweet chili powder in place of the curry for a Mexican flavor
  • Use Jamaican Jerk seasoning in place of the curry powder for a fragrant and delicious alternative
  • Toss the olive oil with 1 TBSP sriracha sauce for a sweet and spicy flavor
  • Just use a little bit of garlic powder and olive oil for a simple garlic flavor that lets the flavor of the squash shine through
  • Top the grilled squash with pasta sauce and cheese and put under the broiler for 2-3 minutes for a pizza flavor
  • Toss leftovers into some scrambled eggs or omelet
  • Let cool, chop, and serve with mozzarella balls, marinated artichokes hearts (drained), halved baby tomatoes, and finely chopped red onions. Drizzle with homemade Italian dressing for a simple marinated salad.

What vegetables do you most enjoy during the warm spring and summer months? Share some favorites below!

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (6 Comments)

  1. Shalimar

    May 16, 2016 at 6:32 PM

    5 stars
    Oh! My ! Word! Had these tonight. What a totally different flavor (minus the curry). Even though not every kid liked them, it is a new favorite for the hubby and I. Up next, working on that grilled okra!!

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  2. Angela

    May 9, 2016 at 5:24 AM

    Thanks for this post. I just came home from my mom’s yesterday with fresh squash from her garden. I was actually at a loss to cook it. I’m going to try this!

    Reply
  3. Laura

    May 7, 2016 at 1:09 AM

    Where have you found organic siracha? I’ve looked everywhere I can think of

    Reply
  4. Addison Johnson

    May 6, 2016 at 11:02 PM

    4 stars
    Lovely blog post! Squash is an amazing food because it contains a lot of nutrients and minerals that the body needs. It contains a very low amount of saturated fats and cholesterol and it is rich in vitamins A and C, dietary fiber and other vital nutrients. Like you, spring time is also my favourite time of the year because most of the fresh and the healthiest of foods are produced during that season. It is nice to know that you have your own garden where you can always get some fresh veggie (would probably read that blog of yours later). Grilled yellow squash are the best when seasoned with adobo seasoning, I’ve tried that already and it just tasted heavenly. Eating healthy has never been this fun! Plus the fun of exploring other recipe other than the usual recipe is stress relieving. Thanks for giving me ideas on other variations of grilling squash.

    Reply
  5. Tyrk

    May 6, 2016 at 7:18 PM

    2 stars
    I thought yellow squash is GMO?

    Reply
  6. Christie Pollard

    May 6, 2016 at 5:14 PM

    Two of my favorite summer veggies are yellow squash – cooked a number of ways and fried green beans (fried in coconut oil).

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