Cuban Mojo Grilled Zucchini (Calabacín Asado al Mojo Cubano)
Calabacín Asado al Mojo Cubano, or Cuban Mojo Grilled Zucchini, is a delicious and flavorful dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of Cuban cuisine. The zucchini is marinated in a zesty and garlicky mojo sauce, then grilled to perfection, resulting in a dish that is both healthy and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the mojo sauce.
- Place the zucchini slices in a shallow dish and pour the mojo sauce over them, making sure to coat each slice evenly. Let them marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the marinated zucchini slices on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have grill marks.
- Remove the grilled zucchini from the heat and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 120 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Grill Tongs Shallow dish for marinating
Tools
Knife Cutting board Small bowl for making the mojo sauce
Serving suggestions
Serve the Calabacín Asado al Mojo Cubano as a side dish to grilled meats or as a topping for rice or quinoa bowls. It also makes a delicious addition to vegetarian sandwiches or wraps.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can sprinkle some fresh chopped cilantro over the grilled zucchini before serving.
Cost
$8