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Garlic Parmesan Zucchini

Blackstone Garlic Parmesan Zucchini – Easy Griddle Side Dish

Make easy Blackstone Garlic Parmesan Zucchini with fresh garlic, butter and Parmesan cheese. A quick griddle side dish that’s perfect with steak, chicken, burgers or pork.

Blackstone Garlic Parmesan Zucchini

If you’re looking for a quick Blackstone side dish that goes with just about anything, this one is ridiculously easy. Fresh zucchini gets a good sear on the griddle, then gets finished with garlic, Parmesan and just enough seasoning to make it disappear fast.
Perfect alongside steak, chicken, burgers, pork chops—or whatever else is hitting the Blackstone.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 large zucchini, cut into thick half-moons
1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Prep the zucchiniCut the zucchini into thick half-moons. Keeping the pieces a little thicker helps them develop some color without turning soft and mushy.
2. Heat the BlackstonePreheat the griddle to medium-high heat. Add the oil and spread it across your cooking area.
3. Get that first searSpread the zucchini into a single layer. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Leave it alone for about 2–3 minutes before tossing. You want some actual browning on those edges.
4. Finish cookingToss the zucchini and continue cooking for another 3–4 minutes until tender but still slightly firm.
5. Add the garlicReduce the heat and add the butter and minced garlic. Toss everything together for about 30–60 seconds, just until that garlic becomes fragrant.
6. Bring on the ParmesanSprinkle the Parmesan over the zucchini and toss briefly until it begins to melt and stick to those hot, browned pieces.
Finish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if you want a little heat.

🔥 Bright Spots Pro Tip

Don't crowd the zucchini!
Give those pieces some room on the Blackstone. If they're piled together, they'll steam instead of developing those browned, slightly crispy edges.
High heat + space = better zucchini. 🔥
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4