Roasted Zucchini

How to make the best easy roasted zucchini! Topped with Parmesan and Italian seasoning, this delicious zucchini is never soggy and goes with so many dishes.

Prep time: PT15M

Cook time: PT15M

Total time: PT30M

Rating

4.69 stars (285 reviews)

Keywords

baked, easy, healthy, parmesan, roasted zucchini

Ingredients

4 small zucchini (ends trimmed, quartered lengthwise)
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, dill, or a mix (optional))

Cuisine

American

Steps

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
In a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Place the zucchini in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the Parmesan mixture. Toss to coat, then arrange the zucchini on top of the cooling rack on the prepared baking sheet, being careful not to overlap the spears.
Place in the oven and bake until the zucchini is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Turn the oven to broil. Cook until the Parmesan is lightly crisp on top, about 2 to 3 minutes. Don’t walk away! The second you stop watching the cheese, it will decide to burn.
Remove the zucchini from the oven and immediately squeeze the lemon juice over the top. Sprinkle with herbs. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 77 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 4 mg
Sodium: 293 mg
Sugar: 3 g

Reviews

Betty on 2026-04-17 (5 stars):
The easiest and very delicious zucchini recipe! We love it ! Thank you!
sabina on 2026-04-08 (5 stars):
love your recipe and simply love your site. My life just turned upside down with pancreatic issues and am now turning towards vegetables and sauces. If you have discovered how to make a dip like Baba Ghanoush, please post it here, Erin. Thank you for your inspiration.
Ann on 2025-10-27 (5 stars):
Amazing! Yum!!! A keeper!
Ari on 2025-10-13 (2 stars):
Too squishy. I even experimented with different oil amounts and cooking times.
Deborah Stephens on 2025-10-07 (5 stars):
Easy and so delicious! Easy clean up too! Thanks Erin!
Terry M on 2025-09-20 (5 stars):
Zucchini is one of my favorite vegetables. I wanted to try sobering different, and this was a great choice. And so simple to make! Bright it to dinner at my sister’s, and she raved about the seasonings. It was a refreshing change.
Teresa S on 2025-08-13 (5 stars):
Most delicious roasted zucchini I have ever made. Much better than on the grill. Not the least bit soggy. I didn’t bother with the lemon juice and fresh herbs. Just used the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, olive oil and parm cheese. Delish!
Russell Perreault on 2025-07-14 (5 stars):
Very nice easy too understand can't wait to give it a shot.
Alyssa on 2025-06-22 (5 stars):
Quite possibly the best way I have ever eaten zucchini! This was really simple, and the splash of lemon at the end really made the flavors sing. Thank you for freshening up my tired zucchini recipes!