Description
This recipe for Best Baked Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon is a delicious and simple way to enjoy this versatile vegetable. The zucchinis are seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, then baked to tender perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini:
- 3 medium zucchinis, ends removed and cut in half lengthwise
Seasoning:
- 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 the zucchini whole and allow guests to cut into them as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini half
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Baked Zucchini, Garlic, Lemon, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Easy Recipe
