Grilled Zucchini with Parmesan Panko Crust

Ingredients

• 1
  
  large zucchini
  
• 1
  
  teaspoon parsley, chopped
  
• 1/4
  
  cup parmesan cheese, grated
  
• 1/4
  
  cup panko crumbs
  
• 1/4
  
  teaspoon red pepper flakes
  
• about 2
  
  tablespoons olive oil for brushing
  

Directions

1. Slice the zucchini into 1/2 inch slices the long way. Then add some salt and pepper to each side. Allow these to sit out for at least 10 minutes; the water will start to be pushed out by the salt. Then pat them dry. This prevents the zucchini from becoming super soft when it’s grilled.
2. Mix the parsley, cheese, panko, and red pepper flakes together.
3. Brush the zucchini lightly with the oil on one side. Place this side down on the grill on medium high heat. Cover and allow these to grill for about 8 minutes, or when you have some serious grill marks when you take a peek at the bottom of one. Before flipping, lightly (and carefully as to not spill the oil into your grill) brush the top of the zucchini with oil.
4. Flip and sprinkle the panko mix evenly over the zucchini boats. Cook for another 8 minutes.