Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Zucchini, fresh and firm
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (or avocado oil), for roasting
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic), adjust according to preference
- 1 teaspoon Salt, adjust based on taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground is best
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional), additional flavor
- Parmesan cheese, to taste (optional), for sprinkling before serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash the zucchini and cut them into slices or half-moons.
- In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Spread the zucchini on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
- If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese during the last 5 minutes of roasting.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
For best results, choose zucchini that are firm, ensure even cooking, and experiment with fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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