Description
These Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Steaks are a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian dish that makes a perfect side or main course. Tender zucchini slices roasted with garlic and topped with a gooey cheese blend create a delicious low-carb option for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Steaks:
- 2 large zucchinis (sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick steaks)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Cheese Topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare zucchini: Arrange the zucchini steaks on the baking sheet.
- Mix seasoning: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Brush the mixture evenly over the zucchini slices.
- Roast zucchini: Roast in the oven for 15 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add cheese: Remove from the oven and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the zucchini steaks.
- Bake: Return to the oven and bake for another 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly with golden edges.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crushed red pepper flakes or a sprinkle of smoked paprika before baking.
- Serve as a low-carb side or a vegetarian main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini steak
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
