No Mess Squash on the Barbeque

This is the way my Dad cooked summer squash on the grill. I have modified it a bit over the years, but it continues to be a tasty-easy no-mess way to cook yellow squash and zucchini on the grill to go with your burgers, steaks, or pork.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 77 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (Optional)
• 2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 2 yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat. Cut two sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil, each approximately 18 inches long.

Step 2

Place the yellow squash, zucchini, tomatoes, onion, and garlic in the center of one sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Place second sheet of foil on top of vegetables. Fold edges together tightly to seal packet.

Step 3

Place packet on the top rack of the preheated grill. Cook for 15 minutes. Turn packet over and continue to cook until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 4

Carefully cut an "X" into top of packet and pour vegetables and juices into serving bowl. Garnish with parsley.