Boursin® Lemon & Dill Grilled Zucchini with Pesto | Boursin Cheese
Recipe

Boursin® Lemon & Dill Grilled Zucchini with Pesto

with Boursin® Lemon & Dill Cheese

Elevate your summer grilling with this light and flavorful dish! Thinly sliced zucchini is grilled to perfection, bringing out its natural sweetness with a subtle char. The dish is drizzled with vibrant pesto, then topped with creamy Boursin® Lemon & Dill for a zesty, herby finish. A scattering of roasted pine nuts adds a delightful crunch, while fresh basil leaves provide an aromatic touch. This elegant yet simple recipe makes a perfect appetizer, side dish, or centerpiece for a fresh and tasty meal.

  • Level medium

  • Prep time 25 MIN

  • Cook time 15 MIN

  • Total time 40 MIN

Directions

Your Turn To Create

For The Grilled Zucchini
  • Thin out the basil. Peel and degerm the garlic cloves.
  • Add all the ingredients to a blender, blend and drizzle in the olive oil to obtain an emulsion. Blend until smooth. Season with pepper and set aside.
  • In a dry frying pan, brown the pine nuts over high heat for 5 min.
  • Wash and dry the zucchinis. Remove the ends and cut lengthwise into thin strips (use a mandolin).
  • Oil a barbecue grill or grill pan and cook the zucchini strips for 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side.
  • Arrange zucchini strips on plates, drizzle with pesto and sprinkle with Boursin® Lemon & Dill. Garnish with roasted pine nuts and basil leaves.
  • Taste and enjoy!

Tip

Serve with a portion of wholegrain cereals and/or legumes.

  • For the zucchini:

  • 3 green zucchinis

  • 3 yellow zucchinis

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/4 bunch basil

  • 1.4 oz pine nuts (optional)

  • 4.2 oz Boursin® Lemon & Dill

  • For the pesto:

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 2 bunches basil

  • 3.5 oz pine nuts (optional)

  • Pepper

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