For Olive and Orange Zucchini, oranges and olives capitalize on the fresh flavor of this summer vegetable and deliver a sweet citrus punch to this Mediterranean-inspired side.

Recipe by Cooking Light June 2014

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Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Recipe Summary

Yield:
Serves 4 (serving size: 4 zucchini slices and 2 tablespoons olive mixture)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Grill zucchini 2 minutes on each side.

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  • Combine parsley, shallot, olive oil, orange rind, orange juice, garlic, thyme, kalamata olives, and Castelvetrano olives in a small bowl. Spoon olive mixture evenly over zucchini.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

89 calories; fat 7.3g; saturated fat 1g; sodium 227mg.
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