Description
These Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Steaks are a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian dish that can serve as a delicious low-carb side. Tender zucchini slices are roasted with a garlicky olive oil blend, then topped with a gooey layer of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for a melty finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Steaks:
- 3 large zucchinis
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice Zucchinis: Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into ½-inch thick “steaks” and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Prepare Garlic Oil: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture over the zucchini steaks.
- Roast Zucchini: Roast for 15 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over each steak and return to the oven for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Great as a low-carb side dish or vegetarian main.
- You can broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini steak
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
