Description
This 20 Minute Roasted Zucchini recipe ensures perfectly cooked zucchini that is not soggy but flavorful with a crispy exterior. A quick and easy side dish that pairs well with any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini:
- 4 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds), quartered lengthwise
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F and position the rack in the middle. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Prepare Zucchini: Place the cut zucchini, minced garlic, and olive oil on the baking sheet. Toss to combine. Arrange zucchini with one cut side down.
- Bake Zucchini: Bake for 8 minutes, then flip the zucchini to the other cut side and bake for an additional 8 minutes or until golden.
- Add Seasonings: In a small bowl, mix the dried basil, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, and salt. Sprinkle the seasonings over the roasted zucchini and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the zucchini is spread out evenly on the baking sheet for even roasting.
- You can customize the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini quarter (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted Zucchini, Zucchini Recipe, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Quick Recipe