Grilled Herbed Zucchini Halves

Recipe Ingredients

1/4 cup	59ml	Red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons	30ml	Shallots - chopped
3/4 cup	177ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons	10ml	Lemon rind - grated
1 tablespoon	15ml	Fresh thyme - chopped
1 tablespoon	15ml	Fresh oregano - chopped
1 teaspoon	5ml	Fresh rosemary - chopped
1 teaspoon	5ml	Fresh mint - chopped
2		Water
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
2 teaspoons	10ml	Zucchini (small)

Recipe Instructions

In a medium bowl, add the red wine vinegar and the shallots. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until it is thoroughly combined. Add the lemon rind, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and mint. Mix well.

In a pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the salt and the zucchini and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the zucchini from the water and allow it to cool. Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise. Coat the zucchini with the vinaigrette mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat the grill or an oven broiler. Set the zucchini on the grill or beneath the broiler. You are only trying to reheat the zucchini, so do not let them stay on the grill or in the broiler for more than 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 4 servings. Serving size: 1/2 zucchini.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1/2 Vegetable, 2 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 110; Calories from Fat 84; Fat 9g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 6mg; Dietary Fiber 2.5g; Sugars 3g; Protein 2g.

Source:
American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org

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