Description
This Garlic Lemon and Parmesan Oven Roasted Zucchini Recipe is a delicious and easy side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, steak, or fish. Tender zucchini rounds are coated in a flavorful mixture of garlic, lemon, and Parmesan cheese, then roasted to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini:
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds or spears
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Finishing Touches:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss zucchini: In a large bowl, toss zucchini with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until evenly coated.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Spread zucchini in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Roast: Roast for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden with crispy edges.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the zucchini for 1–2 minutes at the end of cooking.
- You can substitute Pecorino Romano for Parmesan for a sharper flavor.
- This dish pairs well with grilled chicken, steak, or fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
