Description
Enjoy this simple and flavorful roasted zucchini recipe that makes a perfect side dish or light meal. Tender zucchini seasoned with herbs and spices, roasted to perfection, and finished with a touch of citrus and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini:
- 1 pound zucchini (about 3 medium, cut into 1-inch half-moons)
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper
Additional:
- Lemon wedges (for squeezing)
- Crumbled feta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, pecorino cheese, or Vegan Parmesan (optional, for serving)
- Fresh herbs (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season zucchini: In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with the olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet.
- Roast: Roast for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish and serve: Transfer to a serving dish, squeeze with lemon, and add cheese and herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: roasted zucchini, zucchini recipe, side dish, vegetable recipe, easy zucchini
