Best 9 Roasted Zucchini With Fresh Thyme Recipes

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Zucchini, a versatile summer squash, takes center stage in this delectable roasted zucchini recipe, where it's elevated to culinary heights. With just a handful of simple ingredients, this dish transforms ordinary zucchini into a flavorful and healthy side dish that complements any meal. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe provides clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process.

Additionally, the article offers variations and serving suggestions to cater to different dietary preferences and culinary adventures. For those seeking a vegan option, a dairy-free variation is provided, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delightful dish. Explore the versatility of zucchini further with the included recipe for zucchini fritters, a crispy and savory treat that's perfect for appetizers or snacks.

For those with a sweet tooth, the zucchini bread recipe offers a delightful dessert or teatime treat. This moist and flavorful bread is packed with zucchini, adding a subtle sweetness and texture that makes it a favorite among zucchini enthusiasts. With its easy-to-follow instructions and enticing flavor combinations, this recipe collection celebrates the versatility and deliciousness of zucchini in all its forms.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED ZUCCHINI RECIPE WITH PARMESAN AND THYME



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Crisp, tender baked zucchini with a golden crust of freshly grated Parmesan, thyme and oregano! These Italian-flavored zucchini sticks are a crowed pleaser, served with a little Tztaziki sauce, or as a quick side next to your favorite mains. Best served hot-out-of-the-oven!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 to 4 zucchini (trimmed and cut length-wise into quarters (sticks))
Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (no stems)
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan, thyme and spices until well combined.
  • Prepare a large baking sheet topped with a wire baking rack like this one. Lightly brush the baking rack with extra virgin olive oil (or use a healthy cooking spray.) Arrange the zucchini sticks, skin-side down, on the baking rack and brush each zucchini stick with extra virgin olive oil
  • Sprinkle the Parmesan-thyme topping on each zucchini stick
  • Bake in heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Then, for a golden crispy topping, broil for 2 to 3 minutes more, watching carefully.
  • Serve immediately as an appetizer with a side of tzatziki or hummus for dipping! Or serve it as a side next to your protein of choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Protein 5.4 g, Fat 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

OVEN-ROASTED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI



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I came up with this roasted zucchini recipe looking for a way to cook squash where my kids would eat it. They love this one.

Provided by Jwt Jr.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

vegetable cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 medium zucchini, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly spray a 15 1/2x10 1/2-inch rimmed baking pan with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Mix olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add zucchini and toss to coat. Spread zucchini in a single layer on the prepared pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until zucchini is tender but not too soft, 15 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 634.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

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

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI



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Crisp, tender zucchini sticks oven-roasted to perfection. It's healthy, nutritious and completely addictive!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste. Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15 minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

ROASTED ZUCCHINI WITH FRESH THYME



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this is from Robin Miller's show Quick Fix Meals on the Food Network. It is very easy and tastes great.

Provided by Sandyg61

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

cooking spray
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Arrange zucchini halves, flesh side up on prepared baking sheet.
  • Drizzle olive oil over zucchini.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Season with garlic powder.
  • Sprinkle fresh thyme over the top.
  • Roast 8-10 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.2, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 10.1, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 1.3

ZUCCHINI WITH LEMON AND THYME



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This lemony vegetable side dish goes well with roasted or grilled chicken, steak, or fish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds zucchini (about 3 medium)
2 teaspoons plus 2 more teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, leaves

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini into large pieces. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add half the zucchini and toss to coat in oil. Season with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown in spots, about 4 minutes. Transfer zucchini to a serving bowl. Repeat with 2 more teaspoons oil and remaining zucchini. Stir batches together and add lemon juice and thye leaves; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

THYMED ZUCCHINI SAUTE



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Simple and flavorful, this recipe is a tasty and healthy way to use up all those zucchini that are taking over your garden. It's ready in hardly any time! -Bobby Taylor, Ulster Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and halved
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 vegetable bouillon cube, crushed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, onion and bouillon; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Sprinkle with herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED ZUCCHINI WITH THYME



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Make and share this roasted zucchini with thyme recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 zucchini, quartered and cut into chunks
1 onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 450.
  • toss zucchini, onions, salt, pepper ,thyme and olive oil on a baking sheet.
  • roast 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.8, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 13, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 2.1

Tips:

  • Choose small to medium-sized zucchini as they have fewer seeds and are more flavorful.
  • Trim the ends of the zucchini but do not peel them as the skin adds flavor and nutrients.
  • Cut the zucchini into similar-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Toss the zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting to enhance their flavor.
  • Spread the zucchini in a single layer on the baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
  • Roast the zucchini at a high temperature until they are tender and slightly browned.
  • Garnish the roasted zucchini with fresh thyme or other herbs for a pop of flavor.

Conclusion:

Roasted zucchini with fresh thyme is a simple yet delicious side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy meal. It is also a versatile dish that can be used as a topping for salads, pizzas, or pasta dishes. With its vibrant color and delicate flavor, roasted zucchini is a great way to add some extra vegetables to your diet. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give roasted zucchini with fresh thyme a try. You won't be disappointed!

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