35 Healthy Delicious Zucchini Recipes Recipe
Here is a collection of our best Zucchini Recipes that you'll want to make all summer long. As a chef, I love summer zucchini for its versatility and ease of cooking.
How to Make the Best 35 Healthy Delicious Zucchini Recipes
Zucchini is one of summer’s most versatile vegetables, and this simple baked zucchini recipe showcases just how delicious it can be with minimal effort. The combination of olive oil, garlic, and pecorino cheese transforms ordinary zucchini slices into a crispy, golden side dish that pairs beautifully with almost any main course.
What makes this recipe so appealing is its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients and about 30 minutes of your time, you’ll have a healthy vegetable dish that tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen. The key is slicing the zucchini to the right thickness—not too thin or they’ll burn, not too thick or they won’t get that perfect crispy exterior.
The finishing touch of fresh torn basil adds a bright, aromatic note that elevates this humble vegetable to something truly special. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight side dish or a healthy snack, this baked zucchini recipe is sure to become a summer staple in your kitchen.
35 Healthy Delicious Zucchini Recipes
Here is a collection of our best Zucchini Recipes that you'll want to make all summer long. As a chef, I love summer zucchini for its versatility and ease of cooking.
Ingredients
Baked Zucchini
Instructions
Baked Zucchini
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Slice the zucchini into 1/3 inch disks. Place in a bowl and drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, pepper and optional chili flakes. Place in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Lightly sprinkle each slice with 1/3 teaspoon grated pecorino.
- Bake in the oven 18 minutes, check, and if needed, rotate or tent lightly with foil if getting too dark. Continue baking 5-10 minutes until fork tender. You want tops nicely golden and crispy with tender middles.
- Place on a platter and scatter with the torn basil leaves. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute parmesan or asiago cheese for the pecorino.
- Regular chili flakes can be used instead of Aleppo chili flakes.
- For extra flavor, add 2 finely minced fresh garlic cloves instead of garlic powder.
