Grilled Summer Squash and Kasseri Cheese With Lemon and Mint Recipe

Name: Grilled Summer Squash and Kasseri Cheese With Lemon and Mint Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 large zucchini, ends trimmed and sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick; 1 large yellow squash, ends trimmed and sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick; 1/2 pound kasseri cheese, cut into 1/2-inch slices or wedges (see note); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 lemon, halved; 1 tablespoon mint chiffonade; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Zucchini and yellow squash slices are grilled and layered with softened kasseri cheese, then given a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of mint to create a fresh and satisfying side dish or appetizer.

Why this recipe works:

Zucchini and yellow squash soften and pick up a delicious light char flavor on the grill.
A quick spin on the grill is all that's needed to soften Kasseri cheese.

Note: Kasseri cheese, while grill-able, can melt quickly. Keep a close eye on it, turning it and then removing it from grill as soon as it begins to soften on each side.

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Grilled Summer Squash and Kasseri Cheese With Lemon and Mint Recipe

Prep 10 mins

Cook 10 mins

Active 20 mins

Total 20 mins

Serves 4 servings

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1 large zucchini, ends trimmed and sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
1 large yellow squash, ends trimmed and sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
1/2 pound kasseri cheese, cut into 1/2-inch slices or wedges (see note)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 lemon, halved
1 tablespoon mint chiffonade
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Brush zucchini and squash slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until lightly charred and softened, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a tray or cutting board.
Place cheese on grill and cook until almost softened throughout, but not yet melted, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to tray or cutting board.
Layer slices of grilled cheese between slices of squash and zucchini. Drizzle with oil, squeeze on lemon juice, and sprinkle with mint. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
413	Calories
27g	Fat
34g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	413
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g	34%
Saturated Fat 11g	57%
Cholesterol 39mg	13%
Sodium 580mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 124mg	621%
Calcium 528mg	41%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 852mg	18%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.