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Roasted Lemon Garlic Zucchini

A simple and flavorful roasted zucchini dish infused with lemon and garlic, perfect as a side or a light snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Zucchini
  • 4 medium Zucchini sliced into half-moons
Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated, optional
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced zucchini, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the zucchini is evenly coated.
Roasting
  1. Spread the zucchini mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and lightly browned.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or Italian herbs to the seasoning mix.

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