The Anti-Inflammatory Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers have a delicious texture. We prepare these skewers with zucchini, grass-fed butter, olive oil, garlic, turmeric, black pepper, sea salt, fresh thyme, parsley, lemon juice, and optional lemon zest. These skewers contain approximately 145 calories and 5 g net carbs. We prepare these delicious skewers in just 25 minutes. For later use, we can store the Anti-Inflammatory Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 2 months, although freshly cooked skewers offer the best texture.
STATS:
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Course: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Serving Size: 2 zucchini skewers
- Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 zucchini
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1 tsp lemon juice
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- We use zucchini, as it provides fiber and antioxidants. You can replace it with yellow squash, eggplant, asparagus, or mushrooms.
GRASS-FED BUTTER:
- Use grass-fed butter, which gives a rich buttery flavor. As a substitute, you can use ghee or non-dairy butter.
OLIVE OIL:
- We utilize extra virgin olive oil to provide healthy fats and enhance the flavor. Use walnut or avocado oil as per your preference.
GARLIC:
- Use fresh garlic to add a bold, savory flavor and anti-inflammatory benefits. As a replacement, you can use garlic paste.
BLACK PEPPER:
- Use black pepper to enhance the flavor and improve turmeric absorption. Also, utilize white pepper or cayenne pepper if required.
FRESH THYME:
- We use fresh thyme to provide a mild herbal flavor. As a substitute, you can use oregano, rosemary, or basil.
PARSLEY:
- Use fresh parsley to add freshness and color.
LEMON JUICE:
- We use lemon juice to brighten the flavor and balance the richness. As a substitute, you can use lime juice or apple cider vinegar.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We soak the wooden skewers in water for almost twenty minutes.
- Make uniform and thick slices of the zucchini.
- Whisk the lemon zest, butter, lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, garlic, salt, turmeric, and black pepper in a dish.
- Put the chunks of zucchini on the skewers.
- Coat the garlic butter mixture on each side of the zucchini.
- We grill them on a normal flame for almost ten minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and then serve these skewers.
TIPS:
- We utilize fresh garlic for a perfect taste.
- Use fresh and firm zucchini.
- You could marinate for almost twenty minutes for additional flavor.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put these skewers in a closed box and stock them for roughly three days.
FREEZER:
- Store these skewers for approximately 60 days.
FAQs:
Could we prepare these skewers earlier?
- Yes, you can assemble these skewers earlier, marinate them for a few hours, and then cook.
Will we utilize different veggies?
- Yes, you can use yellow squash, bell peppers, asparagus, onions, and mushrooms.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 145 kcal
Sodium: 270 mg
Total Carbs: 7 g
Net Carbs: 5 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 2 g
Sugar: 4 g
Fat: 12 g
Serving Size: 2 zucchini skewers
