Grilled Zucchini and Leeks with Walnuts and Herbs
A flavorful grilled vegetable dish combining charred zucchini and leeks topped with a zesty walnut, garlic, and herb dressing. Perfect as a summer side dish or light main course.
Ingredients
- •⅓ cup walnuts
- •1 clove garlic
- •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- •5 tablespoons olive oil
- •to taste Kosher salt
- •to taste black pepper
- •2 large leeks
- •2 large zucchini
- •½ cup fresh parsley
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Toast walnuts in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Chop very coarsely. Toss warm walnuts with garlic, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
5 min
- 2.
Brush leeks and zucchini with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables, turning often, until tender and charred in spots, 5-8 minutes for leeks, 8-10 minutes for zucchini.
10 min
- 3.
Transfer vegetables to a cutting board. Trim roots from leeks and cut leeks and zucchini into bite-size pieces. Add vegetables and parsley to bowl with walnuts and toss to combine; season vegetables with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired.
5 min
