Roasted Lemon Zucchini with Parmesan Cheese
Crispy and full of a zesty lemon flavor, this roasted zucchini recipe is a delicious summer side dish and a great way to use extra zucchini from your garden.
Servings: 4
Calories: 70kcal
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini medium
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450℉. (425℉ if using a convection oven or air fryer). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and place a cooking rack on top.
- Slice the zucchini lengthwise into 8 strips (about ¼-inch thick). Place them on the rack and brush each side with olive oil.
- Mix the cheese, lemon zest, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle each zucchini slice with the mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the sheet pan in the middle of the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes. (20 minutes if your zucchini is sliced thicker.)
- Remove from the oven and cut into smaller pieces for serving if desired. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over top just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 0.4mg