BEST Baked Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
I've been searching for a good zucchini recipe. My husband likes his firm while I like mine soft. This combines the two. I cooked this up last night and we both were crazy about it! Most zucchini recipes lose flavor in their preparation. Baking it this way seals in the natural flavor of the zucchini. You've never had it this good!
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini, ends removed and cut in half lengthwise.
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced.
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Salt & Pepper , to taste
Instructions
Pre-heat the oven to 400°F
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Cut the zucchinis in half, than slice flesh in a crisscross pattern.
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Place zucchini (cut side up) on a baking sheet lined with foil, than season them lightly and sprinkle over the garlic slices.
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Drizzle each zucchini with olive oil and a little lemon juice.
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Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until zucchini are soft. Serve whole and let your guests use their knives for a change!
Recipe Notes
I used my countertop toaster oven and it took 30 minutes. It will probably be closer to 40 minutes in a standard oven.This idea was modified from Gordon Ramsey's Healthy Appetite, except he intended it cup up and mixed into risotto; "Baked Zucchini and wild mushroom risotto" pg161. I served the zucchini whole and it was a hit!!
Nutrition Facts
BEST Baked Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 8mg0%
Potassium 256mg7%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 196IU4%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.