Description
Learn how to season zucchini to transform this mild vegetable into a flavorful, healthy side dish. With simple ingredients like olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices, you can master seasoning techniques and cooking methods—roasting, pan-searing, or grilling—for perfectly crisp, tender zucchini every time.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Wash and dry zucchini, then slice into 1/4–1/2 inch rounds or half-moons.
2. Sprinkle zucchini slices with salt and let rest for 10–15 minutes to draw out moisture, then pat dry with paper towels.
3. In a mixing bowl, toss zucchini with olive oil, garlic, black pepper, sea salt, Italian herbs, and paprika.
4. Preheat oven to 425°F for roasting, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet for pan-searing, or preheat grill to medium-high heat.
5. For roasting: arrange slices on a parchment-lined sheet and bake 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
6. For pan-searing: cook slices in batches 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
7. For grilling: brush slices with oil and grill 2–3 minutes per side until charred.
8. Finish with fresh lemon juice or zest and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: roasting, pan-searing, grilling
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
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