Zuccini With Mediteranean Spices

Grilled or BBq Zuccini With Mediteranean Spices

2 to 3 medium zucchini
(about 1 pound in all)
2 to 3 medium yellow squash or more zucchini (about 1 pound in all)
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried mint
1⁄2  teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Coarse salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Lemon wedges, for serving
(optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano

     1. Cut the zucchini  lengthwise into 1⁄4 -inch slices.

Put the slices on a platter or in a baking  dish and  sprinkle both sides with the garlic, oregano, mint, hot pepper flakes,  and  lots of salt and  pepper. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil over them, turning the slices several times to coat both sides. Let marinate for 15 minutes.

2. Set up the Grill/Bbq  for direct grilling

3. When ready to cook,  if using  a char- coal grill, toss the wood  chips, if desired, on the coals. Arrange the zucchini  slices on the hot grate and  grill until nicely  browned on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes per side,  rotating the slices 90 degrees after

2 minutes on each side  to create an attrac- tive crosshatch of grill marks.

4. Transfer to a platter. Drizzle the

remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over the zuc- chini  and  yellow squash and  garnish with lemon wedges, if using.  Serve at once.