Description
Explore the best way to make zucchini shine with this quick zucchini recipe side dish. Featuring chopped zucchini roasted to perfection and seasoned with aromatic herbs, this clean eating recipe is both flavorful and easy to prepare, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds), quartered lengthwise
- 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 your oven to 450 degrees F and position the rack to the middle. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place the cut zucchini, minced garlic, and olive oil on the baking sheet and toss until well coated. Arrange the zucchini with one cut side facing down.
- Bake the zucchini for 8 minutes. Flip to the other cut side and bake for another 8 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix the dried basil, seasoned salt, dried Italian seasoning, and salt in a small bowl.
- Remove the zucchini from the oven and sprinkle with the mixed seasonings. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately with optional fresh herbs such as parsley or basil.
Notes
- Ensure zucchini is evenly coated with olive oil to prevent drying out.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices for variation.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet for even baking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 16 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: zucchini recipe, baked zucchini, zucchini side dish, healthy zucchini recipe, roasted zucchini