Description
This easy healthy zucchini tomato bake combines fresh zucchini, juicy tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan, and Italian herbs in a colorful 30-minute vegetable side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 pounds zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into bite-size pieces
- 10 ounces grape tomatoes, halved, or 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 5 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil and oregano, or Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley or basil
- Cooking spray for the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch or 9-by-11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Wash and dry the zucchini and tomatoes. Cut the zucchini into similar bite-size pieces, and halve the grape tomatoes or dice the large tomatoes.
- Add the zucchini, tomatoes, minced garlic, Parmesan, dried herbs, salt, and black pepper to a large mixing bowl.
- Toss until the vegetables carry an even coating of cheese and seasoning.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into a level layer.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes for tender-crisp zucchini, or bake for 30 to 35 minutes for softer vegetables.
- Check the zucchini with a fork after 25 minutes and remove the dish when the pieces reach your preferred tenderness.
- Sprinkle the bake with chopped parsley or basil, rest for 5 minutes, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a wide baking dish so excess moisture can evaporate.
- Do not salt the zucchini in advance because it will release water.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven, an air fryer, or the microwave.
- Do not freeze because thawed zucchini and tomatoes may become watery and mushy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 79
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 444
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 6