Plank Grilled Zucchini w/ Couscous, Spinach, and Feta Stuffing

By chefjaci

Ingredients

• 2 (15 x 6 1/2 x 3/8-inch) cedar grilling planks
• 2 1/4 cups organic vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup chopped shallots (about 1 large)
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 3/4 cup uncooked couscous
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) diced feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 medium zucchini (about 2 pounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Soak planks in water 1 hour; drain.

2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

3. Place broth in a large skillet over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Add shallots and spinach; cook 5 minutes. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and next 5 ingredients (through pepper).

4. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Sprinkle salt evenly over zucchini. Spoon about 2/3 cup stuffing into each zucchini half.

5. Place planks on grill rack; grill 3 minutes or until
lightly charred. Turn planks over; place zucchini on charred sides of planks. Cover; grill 12 minutes or until tender.