BEST Baked Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon

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I’ve been searching for a good zucchini recipe. My husband likes his firm while I like mine soft. This Baked Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon combines the two. I cooked them 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 for Baked Zucchini:

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 or Natures Seasons

How to Make Best Baked Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon:

Pre-heat the oven to 400˚F

1. Cut the zucchinis in half, than slice flesh in a crisscross pattern.

2. Place zucchini (cut side up) on a baking sheet lined with foil, than season them lightly and sprinkle over the garlic slices.

3. Drizzle each zucchini with olive oil and a little lemon juice.

4. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until zucchini are soft. Serve whole and let your guests use their knives for a change!

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!!

BEST Baked Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon

Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

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!

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 40 minutes mins

Total Time: 50 minutes mins

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Pre-heat the oven to 400°F

• Cut the zucchinis in half, than slice flesh in a crisscross pattern.

• Place zucchini (cut side up) on a baking sheet lined with foil, than season them lightly and sprinkle over the garlic slices.

• Drizzle each zucchini with olive oil and a little lemon juice.

• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until zucchini are soft. Serve whole and let your guests use their knives for a change!

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!!

80kcal Calories3g Carbs1g Protein7g Fat1g Saturated Fat8mg Sodium256mg Potassium1g Fiber2g Sugar196IU Vitamin A18mg Vitamin C17mg Calcium1mg Iron

Nutrition Facts

BEST Baked Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon

Amount per Serving

% Daily Value*

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.