Categorized:

  • Healthy
  • Sides & Sauces

Tagged:

  • garlic
  • italian seasoning
  • parmesan cheese
  • zucchini
Baked zucchini shown sliced, from a side angle. - 1

Baked Zucchini

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. zucchini (about 6 small or 4 medium), sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (2 tsp)
  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. For optionally for easier clean up line a rimmed 18 by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a small mixing bowl stir together olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper (I use about 3/4 to 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper).
  • Place zucchini coins in a large mixing bowl. Pour oil mixture over zucchini and toss well until evenly coated.
  • Pour onto baking sheet then spread out into a single layer. Top with parmesan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until just starting to soften about 7 - 9 minutes. Remove zucchini and transfer oven rack closer to broiler. Preheat broiler.
  • Let broil until cheese is golden brown and zucchini is tender, about 2 - 3 minutes longer (keep a close eye on it).
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra flavor you can also finish with a little lemon juice and/or zest.
  • This recipe can also be made using yellow squash in place of zucchini.

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