Description
A cozy weeknight dish featuring roasted zucchini with umami flavors from garlic and smoked paprika.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the zucchini into half-moons or quarters.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the zucchini with olive oil, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, soy sauce, and smoked paprika. Toss gently.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese (if using), garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
Make-ahead by prepping the zucchini mixture a day in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg