Grilled Zucchini Wedges With Mint

This summer has been a scorcher so we’ve been cooking outdoors as much as possible. Unfortunately, our Umbria farmhouse does not have air conditioning, so my kitchen can get really warm if I have the oven on for any length of time. When we fire up the grill to cook our meat or seafood main course, I always add a vegetable side dish that can be grilled as well to keep things simple. These grilled zucchini wedges couldn’t be any simpler, and the addition of fresh mint really adds a bright freshness to the dish. I’m not sure why zucchini and mint go so well together, but I combine the two often, which takes a boring zucchini side dish to new levels.

• Zucchini is high in fiber, water, vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium which boost your immune system and promote the health of your heart, skin, lungs and eyes.
• The water and fiber in this versatile vegetable help you manage your weight by providing low-calorie volume.
• Olive oil is a heart healthy unsaturated fat.