Description
Zucchini cheesy perfection brings garden-fresh goodness right to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Creamy cheese melts perfectly over tender zucchini slices, creating a simple side dish that makes vegetables totally irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 zucchinis
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking Liquid:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat your oven precisely to 400°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even roasting.
- Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly.
- Add 2 medium zucchinis (sliced into ¼-inch rounds) to the seasoning mixture, gently turning each slice to ensure complete, uniform coating.
- Transfer seasoned zucchini slices onto a rimmed baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer without overlapping to guarantee crisp edges.
- Generously dust the zucchini with ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, covering each slice with a delicate cheese layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for exactly 20 minutes, watching for golden brown edges and a slightly crisp texture that signals perfect doneness.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized zucchini with firm, smooth skin for the best texture and flavor.
- Pat zucchini slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and ensure crispy edges.
- For a lower-carb option, swap Parmesan for nutritional yeast or skip cheese entirely.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary to add extra depth to your roasted zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 144 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg