The following quick recipe is adapted from “Savannah Seasons–Food and Stories from Elizabeth on 37th,” by Elizabeth Terry with Alexis Terry.
ROAST ZUCCHINI
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Cooking time: 15 minutes
4 small zucchini, cut on diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
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3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place zucchini in bowl.
2. Add olive oil, basil, salt and pepper, stirring to coat zucchini. Spread into bottom of a baking dish. Roast 15 minutes, stirring once during cooking time.
3. Remove from oven. If serving immediately, sprinkle with the cheese. The zucchini also can be served at room temperature. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories …….. 80 Fat ……….. 8 g Cholesterol … 1 mg
Sodium …… 210 mg Carbohydrates . 3 g Protein …….. 2 g