Description
Hasselback-style zucchini brushed with garlic butter, Parmesan, paprika, and Italian herbs, then roasted until crisp around the edges and tender in the center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 medium zucchini, washed and dried
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Place one zucchini between two wooden spoon handles or chopsticks. Cut crosswise slices about 1/4 inch apart without cutting through the bottom. Repeat with the remaining zucchini.
- Arrange the zucchini on the prepared baking sheet.
- Stir the melted butter, Parmesan, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Gently open the zucchini slices and brush or spoon the garlic-Parmesan mixture over the tops and between the cuts.
- Roast for 20 minutes, then brush any melted seasoning from the pan back over the zucchini.
- Continue roasting for about 10 minutes, or until the zucchini feels tender and the Parmesan looks golden.
- Broil for 1 to 2 minutes for deeper browning, watching closely.
- Rest for 3 minutes, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Choose medium zucchini of similar size so they cook evenly.
- Dry the zucchini thoroughly before slicing to reduce excess moisture.
- Use chopsticks or wooden spoon handles as cutting guides.
- Leave space between each zucchini so the edges roast instead of steam.
- For brighter flavor, add lemon zest to the butter mixture or squeeze fresh lemon juice over the finished zucchini.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes or in an air fryer at 350°F for 4 to 6 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 55