Description
This Roasted Zucchini Recipe is a simple and flavorful way to enjoy this versatile vegetable. With a perfect blend of herbs and Parmesan cheese, these zucchini rounds are roasted to perfection, making a delicious side dish or addition to pasta, salads, or grain bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini
- 4 medium zucchinis (sliced into ½-inch rounds or half-moons)
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- fresh parsley or basil (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss zucchini: In a large bowl, toss the zucchini slices with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast zucchini: Spread the zucchini in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 18–22 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
- Add Parmesan (optional): If using Parmesan, sprinkle it over the zucchini during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the zucchini for the last 1–2 minutes.
- Serve as a side dish with grilled meats or toss into pasta, salads, or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
