Description
A simple and delicious recipe for roasted zucchini, perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced into ½-inch rounds or half-moons
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, optional
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the zucchini: Add zucchini to a large bowl. Toss with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange: Spread the zucchini in a single layer on the baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding so the zucchini roasts instead of steaming.
- Roast: Roast for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden around the edges.
- Add Parmesan: Sprinkle Parmesan over the zucchini during the last 3–5 minutes of roasting and return to the oven until melted and lightly golden.
- Finish: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Add lemon juice and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a side dish with grilled chicken, steak, fish, or your favorite pasta.
Notes
- For extra-browned edges, pat the zucchini dry before seasoning and leave a little space between each piece on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg