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Mediterranean Zucchini
10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by
American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association
Source
Diabetes & Heart Healthy Recipes
Photo by
Mittera
How to Make Mediterranean Zucchini
With its sunny seasonings of fresh lemon zest, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes, this recipe pays homage to the humble zucchini and elevates it to a whole new level of deliciousness. Bake them alongside Creole-Sauced Halibut, or cook them on the grill alongside Spicy Beef and Onion Kebabs.
10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1 zucchini half
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the zucchini with the cut side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle the oil over each half.
- In a small bowl, stir together the lemon zest, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt. Sprinkle over the zucchini.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the zucchini is just tender. Remove from the oven. Immediately sprinkle each with 1 tsp Parmesan. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 zucchini half
- Amount per serving Calories 40
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Total Fat
3g
- Saturated Fat 0.5g
- Sodium 80mg
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Total Carbohydrate
3g
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Total Sugars 2g
- Protein 2g
- Potassium 230mg
- Phosphorous 45mg
Ingredients
zucchini (cut in half lengthwise)
2 (5-6 oz each)
olive oil
2 tsp
lemon zest
1/2 tsp
dried basil
1/2 tsp
dried oregano
1/2 tsp
crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp
salt
1/8 tsp
grated Parmesan cheese
4 tsp
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