Simple Roasted Zucchini | Easy Fall Recipes

Chilly, crisp Fall weather calls for less cold salads and more hearty cooked vegetables. Here’s one simple side dish I love – Simple Roasted Zucchini.

Zucchini (and yellow summer squash, also called courgettes) have become an absolute favourite in my kitchen. Easy to customize, and adaptable to many different flavour profiles, zucchini is fast to prepare, quick to cook, and quite nutritious.

Since we eat the skin and seeds of this versatile marrow, we get a wider range of nutrients than we do from other vegetables that are generally peeled and deseeded before consuming (such as larger, tougher squash varieties). High in copper and manganese, zucchini and summer squash are also a lovely source of vitamin C, magnesium, B6, folate, potassium, dietary fibre, carotenoids, and so much more. For a full nutrient profile, see here.

Recipe Notes

PRO TIP! Wait to add salt until after your zucchini is cooked – salt encourages zucchini to release water, resulting in soggy veggies.

Serve roasted zucchini alongside meat dishes, atop a warm salad, or add to your favourite Buddha Bowl. Got leftovers? This easy peasy dish even pairs well mixed into your morning sweet potato hash or egg scramble. Yum!

Simple Roasted Zucchini

Recipe by Emily HardingCourse: AIP, Basics, Dinner, Paleo, Plant-based, Recipes, Soup+Sides, Vegan, Veggies

Servings

2-4

servings

Total time

30

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 large or two small zucchini or summer squash

• 1 small onion or shallot

• drizzle extra virgin olive oil

• seasoning, to taste – salt, pepper, herbs (sage, rosemary, thyme, dill, etc.), or spices (cumin, turmeric, ginger, etc.)

Method

• Chop zucchini and onion into similar size pieces, approximately 1-2 inches in size. Arrange in an even layer on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
• Add seasonings as desired, saving salt for later (see step 4).
• Roast at 375F for approximately 30 minutes, turning or shuffling a couple times throughout to ensure even cooking. Edges should be golden brown and a little crispy for that ever-delightful roasty flavour.
• Add salt to taste and serve warm for maximum enjoyment.

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