The BEST Roasted Zucchini Recipe

This Roasted Zucchini recipe is made with five simple ingredients. The flavor of caramelized zucchini slices blended with garlic powder tastes absolutely wonderful. It takes less than 10 minutes of prep work and needs no supervision. It’s also toddler-approved!

I came across zucchini almost a decade ago when I moved to the US. It tastes very similar to Indian gourds and is very versatile. I make roasted zucchini, zucchini kootu, or zucchini rice. I love zucchini in all forms. As do my husband and son. It always finds its way into at least one of my weekday lunches.

I had a roasted zucchini dish at an Italian restaurant and loved the caramelization pieces melting in my mouth. I love zucchini in all forms but roasting it brings out its flavors the best. You have to try it once to know what I mean. All summer squashes taste best when roasted in the oven.

I use this roasted zucchini recipe when I’m short of time and need to whip up a meal in less than half an hour. While the zucchini roasts in the oven, you can quickly make a rice or quinoa pilaf and you’re sorted. Chop the zucchini in advance and you can cut down the prep work to less than 5 minutes! It’s that simple. My son never rejected this roasted zucchini even when he started becoming a picky eater.

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This Roasted Zucchini Recipe

• Is Vegan
• Is Toddler-approved
• Can be prepared in less than 10 minutes.
• Is healthy and low-carb.
• Hydrates you nicely during summer

Ingredients for Roasted Zucchini Recipe

Zucchini

You can go wrong with picking a Zucchini. You’ll need 2 small Zucchinis, about 7 oz in total. Just make sure they are fresh and don’t have any wrinkles on them. Also, don’t confuse them with cucumbers! (I’m talking out of my experience, haha!)

Garlic Powder

You can find garlic powder in all grocery stores. If you don’t have it, use fresh garlic instead. Keep in mind that fresh garlic can burn at high temperatures in the oven.

Paprika

Depending on your spice tolerance, choose a mild paprika or Indian red chili powder.

Cumin Powder

Cumin powder adds a wonderful flavor to your roasted zucchini. Do not skip it. You can roast and crush/grind cumin seeds if you don’t have the powdered version handy.

Oil

I like to use cold pressed Avocado oil for roasting as it has a high smoking point. You can use any neutral oil.

Step-by-Step Method – Roasted Zucchini Recipe

Pre-heat oven to 395 F (200 C)

Cut off the ends of the zucchini. Now cut each zucchini across in half, making 2 shorter cylinder-shaped pieces. Cut those two cylinders into two and make four small cylinder-shaped pieces. Cut each piece lengthwise 4 times. Basically, cut Zucchini into 2-inch-long pieces. Refer to the photo below.

Take a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Spread the cut zucchini pieces on it.

In a small cup, take 1 tablespoon of oil.

Add garlic powder, paprika, cumin powder, and salt.

Pour the spice mix into the zucchini pieces.

Toss well using your hand or a spatula. I like to use my hands, as it spreads the spice mix evenly.

Spread the pieces evenly on the baking sheet, making sure they don’t touch each other.

Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Take it out and toss it again. Put it back in the oven and roast for 10 more minutes. The total cook time will be around 25 minutes depending on how caramelized you want the zucchini to be.

Remove from oven and serve hot as a side.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I make this Roasted Zucchini recipe on stovetop?

Yes, you can make this on stovetop. Heat the oil, add all the spice powders and the cut zucchini pieces. Keep stirring every now and then and cook for about 15 minutes or till the zucchini pieces are cooked.

What other seasonings can I add to this Roasted Zucchini recipe?

Here are some seasoning ideas to add in your spice mix

• Onion powder
• Italian seasoning
• Oregano
• Finely grated parmesan
• Nutritional yeast