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    Home » Recipes » Sides and Drinks

    Roasted Zucchini

    Published: Jul 18, 2022 · Modified: May 31, 2023 by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    roasted zucchini on a plate.

    Learn how to make Roasted Zucchini perfectly with this quick and easy recipe. Directions for spears and slices/ rounds. Light and crisp on the outside, tender, but never mushy on the inside- these are the perfect side for any summer meal! Look at our variations below for some yummy spicy options and directions on how to make with yellow squash or tomatoes!

    roasted zucchini/ green squash spears and rounds.

    Zucchini, or courgette, is a beautiful green squash and popular in the summer and early fall. We love to make this recipe with fresh zucchini or summer squash from the garden.

    This was inspired by our Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters, and pairs well with our Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps. Need more ideas for your Zucchini? Try our Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Pizza and Garden Veggie Pasta.

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    • Ingredients
    • What We Love About This Recipe
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tips
    • Recipe
    • Food safety

    Ingredients

    ingredients to make roasted zucchini
    • zucchini - this recipe should work with all varieties of zucchini as well as work with summer squash
    • avocado oil- feel free to use other baking oils. Just beware that your oil has a high enough smoke point, as they will be baked at 425°.
    • Italian seasoning - you can use a blend of parsley, oregano and basil as a substitute if you don't have Italian seasoning.
    • salt- we used regular table salt, but feel free to use pink Himalayan or your other favorite salt.
    • pepper- we love freshly ground black pepper for this recipe.
    • garlic powder
    • finely grated parmesan - usually we highly recommend NOT using the powdered shelf stable parmesan cheese, but found that it stuck to the zucchini better than regular parmesan. So we recommend that or grating your own brick of parmesan very finely.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    What We Love About This Recipe

    • Quick and Easy - we just love things that are quick and easy to make. This one is so fast and simple. Just slice, toss, season and bake and you're done.
    • Yummy Variations - there are easy ways to switch up the roasted zucchini so that it has different flavors and isn't always the same. Simply add and/or subtract spices around. (see our Variations section below for suggestions)
    • Great For Snacking - I love making these for an afternoon snack to share with my kids! It's fresh, nutritious and yummy!
    • Great for Entertaining or a bbq - these are the perfect side for when friends come over in the summertime or attending a barbecue. Everyone loves them!

    Instructions

    courgette spears and rounds on a cutting board.

    1. Preheat oven to 425*F. Chop zucchini into spears by cutting in half lengthwise, then cutting in half lengthwise again, or into rounds that are about ⅜" thick.

    courgette with oil and spices.

    2. Place zucchini into a bowl and drizzle the oil over top then toss with a spatula or other stirring utensil until well coated. Pour the spices on top then again toss until well coated.

    zucchini with oil, spices and parmesan in a bowl.

    3. Add the finely grated parmesan and toss again. Make sure zucchini is well and evenly coated.

    zucchini spears in a cooling rack.

    4. Spread zucchini out on a cooling rack. Place in the 425* F oven and bake spears for 12-14 minutes, until sliiiightly tender. Then broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese reaches desired melty-ness. For rounds bake for 6-8 minutes.

    Hint: If using shredded parmesan instead of finely grated, don't toss the zucchini in it as it won't stick. Sprinkle it on top after placing on the cooling rack instead.

    Substitutions

    • Oil - use any cooking oil you want, just check the smoke point! We don't recommend Olive Oil as these get baked past the smoke point.
    • Vegan - Make these vegan by omitting the parmesan, or substituting in your favorite vegan parmesan.
    • Yellow Summer Squash - these can be made following the exact same directions with Yellow Summer Squash
    • Cheese - these are also great with mozzarella and Romano cheeses. Try it with either or even all 3! Note that mozzarella and Romano shredded cheeses will not stick, so wait and sprinkle the cheese on top instead of tossing with the zucchini.

    Variations

    • Spicy - add ¼ teaspoon chili pepper flakes when adding the other seasoning for a little kick. This is my favorite way to eat them!
    • Deluxe - double the parmesan, and add an extra ½ teaspoon basil and ¼ teaspoon paprika. Dip in your favorite dipping sauce!
    • Fresh herbs - Use 1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley and basil and ½ teaspoon of fresh thyme and oregano for that wonderful flavor that only fresh herbs can bring!
    • Roasted Zucchini and Tomatoes - Use cherry or grape tomatoes. Use half the zucchini and 2 cups tomatoes. Toss tomatoes and zucchini together with the oil and spices and parmesan. Place straight on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake as directed above, stirring once, halfway through.
    • Roasted Zucchini and Squash - Use any mixture of yellow squash and zucchini and make as directed!
    • Air Fryer- Try a different cook method with this tasty Air Fryer Zucchini recipe.

    Equipment

    • baking sheet
    • metal cooling rack

    Storage

    These are best eaten fresh! If you have any leftovers, store in an airtight container. We recommend reheating in the air fryer at 400*F for 2-3 minutes. If you don't have an air fryer roast in the oven at 400 for 4-5 minutes.

    We do not recommend freezing this dish. It will turn mushy and soggy when thawed.

    Top tips

    To keep zucchini from getting soggy: Use a cooling rack to bake on and make sure the zucchini aren't touching each other. They have a high water content, so these are important.

    We love the flavor of real parmesan over the powdered shelf stable parmesan. However, if you want the cheese to stick to the zucchini, you must grate the cheese very finely.

    If using regular shredded parmesan, do not toss the zucchini in the parmesan, because it will not stick. Instead, after placing the zucchini on the cooling rack to bake, carefully sprinkle it on top.

    green squash spears and rounds on a plate.
    How to Make Roasted Zucchini

    First cut zucchini in half lengthwise or into rounds. Toss in some olive or other cooking oil. Toss in your favorite spices, then parmesan cheese if desired. Spray a cooling rack with cooking spray and place on a baking sheet. Place the zucchini onto the cooling rack, making sure they don't touch. Bake at 425 until tender. Using the cooling rack will ensure that they don't get soggy!

    How do you keep roasted zucchini from getting soggy?

    When roasting zucchini, place it on a cooling rack, then place the cooling rack on top of a baking sheet to bake. This way the zucchini isn't sitting in it's own liquid becoming soggy. Also, be very careful not to over bake. Cook you zucchini for less time for a nice al dente texture.

    Do you need to peel zucchini before cooking?

    No, you don't need to peel it before cooking. The peel has a great taste and will help the zucchini hold its shape while it bakes. It is also loaded with fiber and nutrients and is delicious to eat.

     

    Recipe

    courgette green squash spears and rounds on a plate.

    Roasted Zucchini

    Nicole
    Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, this roasted zucchini is delicious and never soggy!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 14 minutes mins
    Total Time 19 minutes mins
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories/serving 76 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound zucchini about 2 small/ small-medium or 1 large
    • 2 teaspoons avocado or other cooking oil
    • ⅓ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
    • ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt up to ¾ teaspoon is still delicious for a saltier taste
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425*F. Use cooking spray to grease a metal cooling rack and place on a baking sheet.
    • Cut zucchini- for spears, slice in half lengthwise, then slice in half lengthwise again. For slices and rounds- slice into ⅜" rounds.
    • Place zucchini in a bowl and drizzle the oil on top. Using a spatula, stir until the zucchini is well coated.
    • Add spices and again stir until well coated.
    • Add the parmesan cheese and again stir to combine. Any extra cheese that didn't stick to the zucchini can be sprinkled on after placing the zucchini on the cooling rack. See photos above for additional guidance.
    • Place zucchini on the cooling rack, making sure they aren't touching each other.
    • Bake at 425*F.

    For Zucchini Spears:

    • Bake for 12-14 minutes until they are just starting to become tender, then broil on high for about 2 minutes until the cheese starts to crisp. Watch the zucchini while it's broiling to make sure it doesn't burn!

    For Zucchini rounds:

    • Bake for 6-8 minutes until slightly tender. Then broil on high for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has crisped. Always watch while broiling so nothing burns!

    Notes

    • Use small or small/medium zucchini for the spears
    • Roasted zucchini is best eaten fresh! Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 400* for 2 minutes or in the oven at 425* for 4-5 minutes.
    • We do not recommend freezing this dish, as it will be soggy when thawed.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25poundsCalories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 446mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 306IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg
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    Food safety

    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    1. Nicole

      July 18, 2022 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      This roasted zucchini was cooked to absolute perfection. Thanks for the information on how to keep it from getting soggy, we loved how crisp it is! Will be making this with all my garden zucchini!

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