Easy Roasted Zucchini With Parmesan & Basil

This healthy Roasted Zucchini With Parmesan & Basil is an easy vegetable side dish, ready in a quick 30-minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners!

My mom has always told me that zucchini was my favourite vegetable as a kid, so it’s no wonder it’s still high on my list today! While I’m no longer having it pureed (lol), I love how versatile zucchini is to so many different cooking techniques.

One of my favourite ways to have it? Roasted, of course! This Easy Roasted Zucchini With Parmesan & Basil is a simple 30-minute side dish, made with just 7 ingredients.

As with other vegetables, roasting zucchini brings out so much of its natural sweetness.

That sweetness – paired with freshly grated parmesan (which gets both melty and crispy), garlic, and tons of basil – makes for an incredibly delicious vegetable side dish, one even picky eaters might enjoy!

Ingredients Needed

All you need to make this easy zucchini recipe are 7 simple, healthy ingredients:

• zucchini (can be green or yellow)
• olive oil
• garlic powder
• dried basil
• parmigiano-reggiano, freshly grated (parmesan)
• fresh basil
• salt

How To Make Roasted Zucchini

This zucchini side dish is super quick to make, with a prep time of only 10 minutes. Then, it needs about 20 minutes in the oven, which allows you some time to get the rest of your dinner ready.

To make the recipe, simply cut zucchini in half, then into quarters.

Then, toss the sliced zucchini in a large bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, and salt until evenly coated.

Next, spread the coated zucchini on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure to leave some space between pieces.

Then, sprinkle some freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano* overtop and pop the zucchini in the oven for 20 minutes.

*Note: Parmigiano-Reggiano is not the same as many of the pre-grated parmesan cheeses you may find in North American grocery stores. While it may be slightly more expensive, the difference in taste isn’t even comparable! I promise it’s worth it :).

When done, the zucchini will be tender and the cheese will be melted and browned.

Serve the zucchini on a plate and top with fresh basil (and maybe a bit more cheese if you feel like it)!

What To Pair With Roasted Zucchini

As zucchini is a non-starchy vegetable, I recommend pairing this roasted zucchini with a protein and a starch to make a nutritionally-balanced meal. Check out some ideas below!

Protein pairing ideas:

• Garlic Shrimp With Smoked Paprika & Honey
• Crispy Turmeric Salmon
• Oven Baked Salmon With Honey, Lemon & Thyme
• Crispy Salmon With Coconut Honey & Lime
• Easy Curry Tofu Scramble
• Crispy Baked Tofu With Maple Miso Sauce
• 25-Minute Baked Salmon With Pistachio Pesto

Starch pairing ideas:

• Quinoa: 3 Ways
• How to Cook Farro
• Roasted Potatoes With Chili & Paprika
• Easy Hasselback Potatoes with Parmesan & Rosemary
• Miso Mashed Sweet Potatoes
• Crispy Smashed Potatoes With Hemp Seed Pesto

How To Store Leftover Zucchini

While best enjoyed hot, these zucchini can be enjoyed as cold leftovers as well. Leftover roasted zucchini can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days.

Something I love doing with these leftovers? Repurposing them into other meals. You can chop up the leftover zucchini and throw it into something easy like a vegetable pasta, pasta salad, a frittata, or add them to a frozen pizza!

Zucchini Nutrition Benefits

This summer squash is rich in many micronutrients, including:

• vitamin A
• vitamin C
• vitamin K
• vitamin B6
• folate
• manganese
• magnesium
• potassium
• copper

Zucchini is also a source of dietary fibre, with one medium zucchini providing 2 grams or 8% of your daily fibre needs. Dietary fibre is known to promote gut health, heart health, and satiety.

Like other fruits and veggies, zucchini is also a great source of antioxidants, especially carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin, which are known to help keep your eyes healthy.

More Healthy Vegetable Side Dish Ideas

• Grilled Zucchini With Goat Cheese, Basil & Honey
• Healthy Zucchini Squash Casserole
• Balsamic Roasted Broccoli
• Roasted Asparagus With Pecan Parmesan
• Juicy Oven-Roasted Radishes
• Curry-Roasted Cauliflower With Minty Yogurt Sauce

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