OVEN-ROASTED ZUCCHINI

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Vibrantly colored, mouth-watering collard-peanut pesto adds flair to this zucchini recipe that brings out the best of zucchini and other squashes.

Provided by Bryant Terry

Categories     Side     Dinner     Lunch     Summer     Fall     Zucchini     Squash     miso     Soy Free     Vegetarian     Vegan     Bake

Yield Makes 4 servings; 1 cup pesto

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the collard-peanut pesto
2 cups loosely packed stemmed, chopped collard leaves
1/3 cup roasted peanuts
3 tablespoons white miso paste
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more as needed
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more as needed
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
For the oven-roasted zucchini
4 medium zucchini (about 11/2 pounds total), cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Make the pesto
  • In a food processor, combine the collards, peanuts, miso, and garlic and blend until it forms a chunky paste. While the food processor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil through the feed tube, adding more if needed to reach your desired consistency. Season with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice to taste. Set aside.
  • Make the zucchini
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with the olive oil and salt, then spread the zucchini over the baking sheet in one even layer. Roast until the zucchini is brown around the edges, 18 to 20 minutes. To serve, transfer the zucchini to a bowl and give it a few turns of pepper. Next, drop in a few heaping dollops of pesto so that people can scoop as much as they'd like when serving themselves, adding more pesto to the bowl as needed. Pile the peanuts in a small serving bowl and present alongside the zucchini.
  • For any leftover pesto, pour a thin layer of olive oil over it, cover, and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Sham katelo
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This recipe was a waste of time. The zucchini was tough and flavorless.


Mdfoysal Ahmed
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I tried this recipe and the zucchini was mushy. I think I overcooked it.


Md Jiaul
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.


Larissa Koloboff
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I found this recipe to be a bit too oily. I think I'll use less oil next time.


Ayoube Mejri
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I tried this recipe and the zucchini was a bit bland. I think I'll add some extra seasonings next time.


P C
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be adding it to my regular rotation.


mamun rd
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I followed the recipe exactly and the zucchini turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing!


Miracle Onwukwe
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This was the best roasted zucchini I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again.


Hamid Hayat
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I love this recipe! The zucchini is so tender and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ajmal Pathan
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This recipe is a great way to use up zucchini from the garden. It's simple to make and the zucchini comes out tender and flavorful.