Oven-Roasted Zucchini with Lemon and Garlic
Oven-Roasted Zucchini with Lemon and Garlic brings tender spears with lightly crisped edges and a gentle heat from cayenne. Bright lemon and fresh parsley lift the mellow zucchini flavor, while a hint of garlic rounds it out. Serve as a fresh, summery side for weeknight dinners, grilled mains, or a simple lunch plate.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Roasted Zucchini with Lemon and Garlic, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 80 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 78
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Set a rimmed baking sheet in the oven to heat.
- 2
Put the zucchini in a bowl. Add the oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne, and toss to coat.
- 3
Carefully take the hot baking sheet out and lightly coat it with cooking spray. Arrange the zucchini in a single layer without crowding.
- 4
Roast in the preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, turning halfway, about 20 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over the top and garnish with parsley. Sprinkle sea salt on top to taste.
- Calories 865.48 kcal High 43%
- Protein 3.45 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 47.53 g 17%
- Total Fat 77.03 g High 99%
- Saturated Fat 5.37 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 73.01 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 11.13 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 12.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 125.23 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 819.59 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 32.04 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 140.83 mg Good Source 156%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Oven Roasted Zucchini with Lemon and Garlic is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Cooking Spray, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 865.48 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Roasted Zucchini with Lemon and Garlic made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Cooking Spray, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Powder, Grapeseed Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Roasted Zucchini with Lemon and Garlic?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 865.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Roasted Zucchini with Lemon and Garlic easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Oven-Roasted Zucchini with Lemon and Garlic healthy?
- Oven-Roasted Zucchini with Lemon and Garlic has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 865.48 calories and 3.45 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.37 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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