Baked Sliced Zucchini

Baked Sliced Zucchini

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into ¼-inch slices (important! Don’t slice them too thin or they’ll be soggy)
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare Oven: Arrange oven racks on middle rack and top rack. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Season Zucchini: To a mixing bowl, add sliced zucchini, 2 Tablespoons shredded Parmesan, oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Gently stir zucchini slices with a spoon until slices are coated in seasoning mixture.

  • Top Zucchini With Parmesan: Transfer zucchini to prepared baking sheet and arrange in an even layer (do not overcrowd the baking sheet; use a second baking sheet, if necessary). Top zucchini with remaining 6 Tablespoons shredded Parmesan.

  • Bake: Transfer baking sheet to middle rack in oven and bake for 6-7 minutes.

  • Broil: Turn on oven broiler, transfer baking sheet to top rack and broil until cheese on top is golden and bubbly, about 2-4 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning. Then, remove baking sheet from the oven.

  • Serve: Allow zucchini slices to briefly cool before serving.

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Recipe Notes

Refrigerator Storage: Store the roasted zucchini in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.Stovetop Reheating Instructions: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the zucchini, stir occasionally, and cook until slices are reheated.Oven Reheating Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, arrange slices on an oiled or parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and bake for about 10-15 minutes.Microwave Reheating Instructions: Place the zucchini slices in a microwave-safe dish, cover, and microwave in 30-second increments until warmed throughout.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal (7%), Carbohydrates: 4g (1%), Protein: 6g (12%), Fat: 11g (17%), Saturated Fat: 3g (19%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 9mg (3%), Sodium: 499mg (22%), Potassium: 280mg (8%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 3g (3%), Vitamin A: 303IU (6%), Vitamin C: 18mg (22%), Calcium: 173mg (17%), Iron: 1mg (6%)