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Take-out Tuesday, Zucchini with roasted garlic and lemon

Gheff!

Nope, I didn’t sneeze!  or swear  😂   this recipe is gheff, you know…

Green, Healthy, Easy, Fast & Fancy!

Slice zucchini lengthwise into thin planks

Roasted garlic gives the zucchini a tangy sweetness that is not overwhelming and the roasting garlic fills your kitchen with a wonderful  aroma…

Smash/chop the roasted garlic and spread it on the zucchini slices, fingers work best

Do you know what’s wrong with this picture?

Yep, don’t use parchment for broiling  🔥

Use non stick foil for easy clean up

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot

See?  I told ya it was gheff!!

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Zucchini Ribbons with Lemon & Roasted Garlic

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword easy zucchini, roasted zucchini, Summer side dish, zucchini, zucchini ribbons
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients

  • 2 small to medium zucchini washed
  • 1/2 head roasted garlic*
  • 1 lemon sliced thinly
  • salt pepper
  • parsley optional

Instructions

  • Cut ends off zucchini and slice lengthwise into thin planks. Discard outer planks if desired. Lay zucchini on foil lined baking sheet and spread with roasted garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Slice lemon rounds in 1/2 and place on top of zucchini
  • Roast zucchini on top rack of 450 degree oven for 8 minutes. Set oven up to broil and cook zucchini 2 more minutes. Cooking time will depend on thickness of slices so adjust accordingly.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

*to roast garlic, slice off top of head to expose cloves. Place on a square of foil and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap foil around garlic and roast in oven at 400 for 1 hour

If you want to amp it up try these Zucchini Parmesan Ribbons, they are better than french fries!

 

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