Grilled Squash

If you are like me you end up having an enormous over-abundance of squashes towards the end of summer.  I always tell my hubby we need to plant less squash and zucchini plants the next year but then we end up planting too many again.  One of our favorite ways to eat them is to throw them on the grill.  We grill a lot in the summer because it's delicious and it doesn't heat up the house.  Here are a couple of ways you can prepare your squash (and these work for yellow squash or zucchini). 

Grilled Squash 1:

Cut your squash or zucchini into large enough pieces that it won't fall through the grate on your grill.  Simply brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  That's it!  Couldn't be easier!  Grill for about 4 minutes on each side or until heated through and just getting tender.  Enjoy! 
 
*You can also sprinkle the slices with lemon juice or garlic if you want to try something different*

Grilled Squash 2:

Cut your squash or zucchini into large enough slices that it won't fall through the grate on your grill.  Toss in a gallon-size Ziploc baggie and add about 1/2 a cup of your favorite Italian-style dressing.  Let it marinade for at least 30 minutes and then toss them on the grill, grilling each side for about 4 minutes.  Enjoy!