Roasted Lemon Zest Zucchini With Pine Nuts Recipe

Elevate your zucchini game with this vibrant and flavorful roasted recipe! Marinated for maximum flavor, tender zucchini is tossed with fragrant lemon zest, crunchy pine nuts, and a touch of garlic. Perfect as a healthy side dish or light vegetarian meal. Easily adaptable to your dietary needs – reduce or omit oil for a lower-calorie option. Adapted from Food Network Kitchens.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 164.6 kcal
Protein 4g
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How to Make Roasted Lemon Zest Zucchini With Pine Nuts

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small bowl, toss 1/4 cup pine nuts with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. Toast pine nuts in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden brown. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  4. In a large bowl, toss 2 medium zucchini (about 2 cups chopped), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Spread zucchini mixture on the same baking sheet (remove any remaining pine nut crumbs).
  6. Roast for 10-12 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and slightly browned, flipping halfway through.
  7. Remove from oven and gently toss the roasted zucchini with the toasted pine nuts and the juice of 1/2 lemon.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

9g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Roasted Lemon Zest Zucchini With Pine Nuts?

Roasted Lemon Zest Zucchini With Pine Nuts takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Roasted Lemon Zest Zucchini With Pine Nuts?

Roasted Lemon Zest Zucchini With Pine Nuts has approximately 164.6 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 24 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Roasted Lemon Zest Zucchini With Pine Nuts?

The key ingredients for Roasted Lemon Zest Zucchini With Pine Nuts are Pine Nuts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Zucchini, Lemon, Kosher Salt, Fresh Ground Black Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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