Roasted Zucchini is an incredibly easy-to-make side dish with lots of comfort and flavors. This recipe gives you the perfect roasted zucchini with spices, herbs, and delicious toppings!
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and dry the zucchini. Cut each zucchini into 1-inch pieces and place them in the large mixing bowl.
Toss the zucchini with olive oil, salt, black pepper, dried red chili flakes, and za’atar. Spread the zucchini pieces evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake them in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.
Give the yogurt a good stir to loosen it slightly, and drizzle it on top of the baked zucchini. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and chaat masala.
Serve immediately.
Garnish Suggestions
While roasted zucchini itself tastes delicious, adding some garnish will bring it to the next level.
Instead of yogurt, you can also drizzle some sour cream on the top.
If fresh coriander is not your thing, you can garnish it with your choice of fresh herbs. Also, finely chopped mint leaves will add great flavors.
Chaat masala enhances the flavors of this dish, and it brings an Indian taste. But you can skip it or add your choice of seasonings.
A good squeeze of lemon juice will also brighten up the flavors.
Serving Suggestions
This roasted zucchini is a quick side dish and pairs well with pasta and a veggie burger.
You can also serve it as a warm salad with your main course.
If you indulge yourself with pizza, have some roasted zucchini on the side.
Notes
Zucchini: Cut the zucchini pieces into even sizes for an even baking. Also, do not cut them into tiny chunks.
Seasoning: It is essential to season well for delicious and flavorful roasted zucchini. Even after baking, if you feel it, add more seasoning to your taste.
Yogurt: I like to drizzle some yogurt for the creaminess and a slight tanginess. But instead of yogurt, you can add sour cream or your choice of cheese.
Make It Vegan: Skip yogurt to make the dish vegan, and instead squeeze some lemon juice for the bright and fresh flavors.