Broiled Zucchini
Broiled zucchini is an easy and flavorful last-minute side dish to add to your dinner menu. Thick sliced zucchini is lightly seasoned, covered in parmesan cheese, and broiled until golden.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 92kcal
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini, about 1.5 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup (50 g) parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Move oven rack to top third of the oven, ideally within about 6 inches of the broiler.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
- Slice zucchini into ½ inch thick slices and pat dry with a paper towel. Add to a bowl and top with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to evenly coat.
- Turn on broiler to preheat for a minute. Arrange zucchini slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
- Broil zucchini for about 3-4 minutes on first side. Remove from oven, flip, and cover with parmesan cheese. Broil for another 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted, golden brown, and bubbly.
Recommended Equipment
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Notes
- Leftover zucchini will keep for 3-4 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
- Parchment paper can burn under the broiler, so I recommend using foil instead.
- Zucchini will take longer to cook if more than 6 inches from the broiler.
Nutrition Estimate
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 0.5mg