ROASTED ZUCCHINI WITH PRESERVED LEMON AND OREGANO (GREEK)

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Roasted Zucchini with Preserved Lemon and Oregano (Greek) image

Provided by Next Iron Chef All Star: Beau MacMillan

Categories     side-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large zucchini
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, diced
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/2 tablespoon chopped preserved lemon, store-bought or homemade

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put a roasting pan in the oven to preheat.
  • Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, then cut across into thirds. Put the zucchini into a bowl and add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, shallots, parsley and oregano, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to combine.
  • Carefully remove the hot roasting pan from the oven and add the zucchini mixture. Put the pan to the oven and roast for 3 minutes. Remove it, and stir in the olives and preserved lemon. Return the pan to the oven and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, don't let the zucchini get too soft. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.

mercy akadu
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This dish is a bit too oily for my taste.


Aayan Tamang
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my zucchini didn't turn out as tender as I expected.


Sagir Ansari
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I made this dish with fresh oregano from my garden and it was amazing! The flavor was so vibrant.


Esther Inyang
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy flavor of the zucchini.


Vyclops
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. It's a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Bonnie Buttrill
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this dish changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Rohan SR
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Dylan Donovan
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This dish is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up zucchini from the garden.


Kitty Lol
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The zucchini is sweet, the preserved lemon is tangy, and the oregano is earthy.


Md jakir Hosen
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Haitham
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I made this dish last night and it was absolutely delicious! The zucchini was perfectly roasted and the preserved lemon and oregano added a wonderful depth of flavor.