Garlic Parmesan Roasted Zucchini
A flavorful and healthy side dish featuring roasted zucchini infused with garlic and topped with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the zucchini by rinsing and drying them, then slice them in half lengthwise and cut into half-moons.
- Mix the zucchini with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Arrange the zucchini in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the zucchini.
- Roast for about 15-20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the cheese is golden and zucchini is tender.
- Serve and enjoy hot or cold as a snack.
Notes
For added flavor, reserve some cheese to sprinkle on halfway through roasting. Try variations like adding sun-dried tomatoes or using fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: zucchini, garlic, parmesan, roasted vegetables, healthy side dish