Best 9 Roasted Cuban Zucchini Recipes

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If you're seeking a flavorful and effortless dish to spice up your dining table, look no further than roasted Cuban zucchini. This delightful recipe blends the vibrant flavors of Cuban cuisine with the tenderness and freshness of zucchini. Be prepared to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of aromatic spices, zesty citrus, and the delectable smokiness of roasted vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps of creating this delicious dish, ensuring a delectable and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Roasted Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb small zucchini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Cut zucchini lengthwise into quarters; cut each piece in half crosswise.
  • Toss zucchini with oil and remaining 4 ingredients; arrange zucchini in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown and tender, turning once after 7 minutes.

ROASTED ZUCCHINI



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This is the simplest of side dishes, endlessly customizable. Try it when you have an abundance of zucchini in the garden.

Provided by LauraF

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound zucchini, cut into 2-inch strips
1 ½ tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 serving cooking spray
½ lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch sea salt flakes to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
  • Place zucchini in a bowl. Add oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne; toss to coat.
  • Carefully remove the hot baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray. Spread out zucchini in an even layer.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until browned, turning halfway, about 20 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice on top and garnish with parsley. Sprinkle sea salt on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 263.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

ROASTED ZUCCHINI



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How to make the best easy roasted zucchini! Topped with Parmesan and Italian seasoning, this delicious zucchini is never soggy and goes with so many dishes.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 small zucchini (ends trimmed, quartered lengthwise)
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, dill, or a mix (optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the zucchini in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the Parmesan mixture. Toss to coat, then arrange the zucchini on top of the cooling rack on the prepared baking sheet, being careful not to overlap the spears.
  • Place in the oven and bake until the zucchini is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Turn the oven to broil. Cook until the Parmesan is lightly crisp on top, about 2 to 3 minutes. Don't walk away! The second you stop watching the cheese, it will decide to burn.
  • Remove the zucchini from the oven and immediately squeeze the lemon juice over the top. Sprinkle with herbs. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 77 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 293 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g

SIMPLE ROASTED ZUCCHINI



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Serve this easy roasted zucchini with thyme hot or at room temperature.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 medium zucchini (about 2 pounds), unpeeled, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Lightly toss the zucchini and thyme with 2 tablespoons of the oil (adding the remaining 1 tablespoon oil if needed) and then with some salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread the zucchini in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast until the zucchini is tender and browning around the edges, 10 to 13 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a plate. Season with salt and pepper. Serve right away or at room temperature.

PARMESAN ROASTED ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium zucchini (2 1/2 to 3 pounds total)
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup panko (Japanese bread flakes)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Trim the stem end of the zucchini, cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out a small channel of seeds with a regular teaspoon. Place the zucchini in one layer on a sheet pan, brush generously all over with olive oil and turn the zucchini cut-side down. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until just tender but still firm when tested with the tip of a small paring knife.
  • Meanwhile, make the bread crumbs. In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, parsley, basil, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the panko and 3 1/2 tablespoons of oil and mix well.
  • Turn the zucchini cut-side up and spoon a heaping tablespoon of the panko mixture evenly on each zucchini. Bake for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the panko is crispy. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED ZUCCHINI WITH THYME



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Roasting vegetables with aromatics, salt, pepper, and olive oil is easy, mostly hands-off, and always produces the best results.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 zucchini (1 1/2 pounds)
1 onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Quarter and cut zucchini into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Thinly slice onion.
  • On a rimmed baking sheet, toss zucchini and onion with oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast 30 minutes, tossing halfway through. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 2 g

KITT'S OVEN-ROASTED ZUCCHINI



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Juicy and delicious oven-roasted zucchini, Italian bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese makes this a wonderful comfort food.

Provided by kitt

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 zucchini, cut into cubes
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place zucchini in a non-stick baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over zucchini; add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper and mix well.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 631.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

QUINOA WITH GRILLED ZUCCHINI, GARBANZO BEANS, AND CUMIN



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Provided by Jean Thiel Kelley

Categories     Side     Marinate     Picnic     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Quinoa     Spice     Chickpea     Zucchini     Fall     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric, divided
1 teaspoon smoked paprika,* divided
2 cups water
1 cup quinoa (about 6 ounces),** rinsed well, drained
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds medium zucchini (about 5), trimmed, quartered lengthwise
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Combine garbanzo beans and lemon juice in large bowl. Add 3 tablespoons oil; press in garlic and stir to combine. Let marinate at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups water, quinoa, and coarse salt; bring to simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until all water is absorbed, about 16 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare barbecue (medium high heat). Place zucchini on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Place zucchini on grill; sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Grill until tender and browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to work surface. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Add zucchini, green onions, and parsley, then garbanzo bean mixture to quinoa. Toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • *Sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce; available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from tienda.com.
  • **A grain with a flavor and texture similar to couscous; available at natural foods stores.

ROASTED ZUCCHINI



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Roasting zucchini enhances their delicate flavor while giving them a slightly charred, crisp exterior.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut zucchini into 1-inch-thick rounds. Toss in a baking pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast, turning occasionally, until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven; serve hot.

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Look for medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid zucchini that are too large or have blemishes, as they may be bitter.
  • Slice the zucchini evenly: This will ensure that they cook evenly. You can use a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer to get thin, even slices.
  • Roast the zucchini at a high temperature: This will help to caramelize the zucchini and give it a slightly crispy exterior. Preheat your oven to at least 400 degrees Fahrenheit before roasting the zucchini.
  • Add some flavor to the zucchini: You can do this by tossing the zucchini with olive oil, salt, pepper, and other seasonings before roasting. You can also add some fresh herbs, such as basil or thyme, for extra flavor.
  • Roast the zucchini until it is tender: The zucchini should be tender when pierced with a fork. The roasting time will vary depending on the thickness of the zucchini slices and the temperature of your oven, so keep an eye on them.

Conclusion:

Roasted Cuban zucchini is an easy and delicious side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is a healthy and flavorful way to enjoy zucchini, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a simple and tasty side dish, give roasted Cuban zucchini a try.

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