Description
A delicious side dish featuring roasted zucchini with crispy garlic and nutty Parmesan that transforms overlooked veggies into a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prep the zucchinis by rinsing and slicing them into 1/4-inch rounds.
- Add olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with zucchini and toss to coat.
- Grate the Parmesan cheese, adding half to the zucchini mixture and mixing well.
- Arrange the zucchini slices on a lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, try incorporating lemon zest or mixing in other fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: zucchini, roasted vegetables, side dish, vegetarian