grilled zucchini with parmesan

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Grilled Zucchini with Parmesan

Grilled zucchini is one of the great food joys of summer. In this easy recipe, the crunchy, bright breadcrumbs offset the sweet, soft zucchini in the most delightful way. Serve this healthy side with grilled chicken, fish or shrimp or as part of a vegetarian summer meal. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled if you have a bumper crop of zucchini.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
  • ½ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • lemon wedges for serving