Sunday 29 May 2016

Fast Roasted Zucchini

Carole's Chatter: Fast Roasted Zucchini


I forget where I picked up this idea – but it worked!  So if you're looking for something a bit different to do with zucchini, you could try this.

Cut your zucchini up into planks – I did it by cutting each zucchini in half across ways and then slicing the pieces lengthways until you have wide batons which I call planks.

Put your seasoning into a bowl.  I used:

Chilli oil
Grated fresh turmeric  (handle carefully, it stains)
Grated fresh ginger
1tsp cumin (not too much – it's strong)
1 tsp mustard seeds (or mustard)
Salt (I used pink)

Toss your zucchini planks in the spices and let them sit while the oven is heating up to high – it's important that the oven is really hot for this technique to work.

Spread the planks out across some baking trays – leaving plenty of room between them.  Roast for about 15 minutes, turning over once.  I used fan bake.

Served with a squeeze of lemon and garnish of basil, they were tasty.  The edges were a bit crispy and the middle was soft but not mushy.

12 comments:

  1. I like your idea of chili oil and grated fresh ginger. That would be a nice change from our olive oil. Looks delish.

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  2. Great idea Carole, and I have just the zucchini waiting for me to do this.

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  3. Good idea. It also works for eggplant. If you brush the oil onto the vegetable surface, you can keep the amount of oil reasonable too, compared to frying.

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  4. My goodness my mouth is watering. Will have to try this since I don't need to fry.

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  5. I love roasted veggies. I like the idea of seasoning with these spices beforehand.

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  6. I like zucchini for its versatility. This dish looks and sounds like it's both delicious and easy.

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  7. I'm always looking for new ways to use zucchini! I love cumin.

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  8. That sounds good. I really like roasted vegetables!

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  9. I love roasted and grilled zucchini--this looks delicious!
    ;-)

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  10. It is thick in the zucchini season here in Florida so this recipe will be put to use. I may change out the spices.

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  11. Yum! I like all of the flavors you've blended here!

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