Best Baked Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon Recipe
This recipe for the Best Baked Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon is a simple yet flavorful way to prepare zucchini as a delicious side dish. The zucchinis are baked to perfection with garlic, olive oil, and a refreshing touch of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini:
- 3 medium zucchinis, ends removed and cut in half lengthwise
Other Ingredients:
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh squeeze of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Zucchini: Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise, then cut the flesh in a crisscross pattern.
- Arrange Zucchini: Arrange the zucchini halves (cut side up) on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Season: Season the zucchini with salt and pepper, then scatter the garlic slices evenly over them.
- Add Flavors: Drizzle the olive oil over the zucchini and squeeze a little fresh lemon juice on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and lightly browned.
- Serve: Serve the zucchini whole and allow guests to cut into them as desired.
Notes
- You can sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the zucchini before baking for added flavor.
- For a twist, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini half
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Baked zucchini, Garlic, Lemon, Side dish, Vegetarian, Easy
