Description
Savor the flavor with these Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Steaks that make a delightful side dish or a tasty low-carb pizza base. Tender zucchini planks roasted with garlic and topped with gooey cheeses are a surefire hit.
Ingredients
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Zucchini Steaks:
- 3 large zucchini, sliced lengthwise into ½-inch thick planks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange zucchini on the sheet.
- Mix and Brush: In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Brush over zucchini.
- Roast: Roast zucchini for 12–15 minutes until slightly browned.
- Add Cheese: Top each zucchini plank with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for 5–7 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crisp edges, broil the zucchini steaks for 1–2 minutes after adding the cheese.
- This dish doubles as a low-carb pizza base—add your desired toppings before baking with cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
