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Smashed Lemon-Garlic Zucchini with Parmesan
Golden zucchini rounds roast until tender, then smash flat and broil with lemon zest, garlic, and Parmesan until the tops turn crisp and golden. Bright citrus and savory cheese coat each bite with juicy, caramelized flavor.
- Total
- 24 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 14 min
- Serves
- 6
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 43
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbs
- 3g
- Fat
- 3g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 2g
- Sodium
- 148mg
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini (14 ounces), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 large clove garlic, grated
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Position oven rack 6 inches from broiler. Preheat to 400°F.
- Score an X in the top of each zucchini round, cutting about halfway through. Arrange the rounds in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake on the upper rack until just tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and flatten the rounds with the bottom of a mason jar or sturdy glass. Turn broiler to High.
- Meanwhile, combine lemon zest, garlic, Parmesan and basil in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the smashed zucchini. Broil until lightly browned and the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.