Zucchini with Bacon on the Grill – A Delicious Step-by-Step Recipe

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If you want to prepare an unusual appetizer over coals, then zucchini with bacon on the grill is an excellent choice. While grilling, the vegetables remain juicy, and the bacon gets an appetizing crispy crust. This recipe is perfect for a picnic, a country getaway, or as an addition to shashlik. Here's a tried and tested recipe!

Preparation time: 30 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 2 zucchini;
• 250 g bacon;
• 2 tablespoons olive oil;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Wash the zucchini and cut them into sticks about 1.5 cm thick.
2. Press the garlic through a press and mix it with olive oil, dried oregano, ground black pepper, and salt. Brush the zucchini with the prepared marinade.
3. Wrap each zucchini stick with a strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
4. Place the zucchini on the grill rack over well-burnt coals.
5. Grill for 4-6 minutes on each side until the bacon is golden brown and the zucchini is tender.