5 from 24 votes
Roasted Zucchini Recipe
Roasted Zucchini is prepared by sautéing zucchini wedges in olive oil until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese, and then finishing briefly in a hot oven. This technique results in zucchini that is tender with crisp, caramelized edges and a rich savory coating from the cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
91 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini large
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°.
- Prepare the zucchini by slicing them in half widthwise, then again lengthwise. From there, slice them into wedges. Set them aside on a plate.
- Add the olive oil to a large frying pan or rondeau pot over high heat until it begins to smoke lightly.
- Place the zucchini into the pan and spread them out to cover as much surface area as possible.
- Sauté the zucchini for a total of 3 minutes or until they start to turn brown.
- Season them with salt and pepper and sprinkle on grated parmesan cheese and mix just until coated.
- Finish the zucchini in the oven at 425° for 3 to 4 minutes or until al dente. See above for options on finishing them on the stovetop.
- Serve with more grated parmesan and optional chopped fresh parsley.
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Notes
- Eat the roasted zucchini immediately for best texture and flavor, as they do not hold well once cooled.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to three days; avoid freezing as it affects texture negatively.
- Reheat by baking in a 400° oven for 3-4 minutes or by quickly re-sautéing to regain crisp edges.
- Incorporate 2 teaspoons of dried herbs such as oregano, basil, thyme, or rosemary in the pan for varied flavor.
- Remove seeds when cutting zucchini into wedges to create batonnet-style slices with consistent texture.
- Add minced garlic or garlic powder during sautéing to enhance aroma and taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
91kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Potassium
178mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
167IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 167IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.