Cheesy Zucchini with Hot Honey

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are these baked zucchini slices healthy?

  Despite being a good source of several nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and folate, sometimes zucchini needs to be jazzed up a bit. This is exactly what we’ve done with these baked zucchini slices. It’s a great way to get your picky eaters to eat their veggies. Besides providing an ooey-gooey layer to these slices, the mozzarella cheese also gives you protein and calcium. And there’s just enough feta to add a briny, but not overpowering flavor. Finished off with the spices (which also have some health benefits!) and hot honey, you’ll want to make this recipe again and again.

• What should I serve with baked zucchini slices?

  These baked zucchini slices can be enjoyed as a healthy appetizer or as a side dish. If you’re serving them as appetizers, they will go well with our Goat Cheese Crostini with Mushrooms & Brown Butter or Skillet Sun-Dried Tomato Dip with an assortment of crackers and sliced baguette. As a side dish, pair with seafood, like our Scallops with Lemon-Basil Sauce or Classic Crab Cakes. Zucchini goes well with chicken sandwiches for lunch or with a beef entree, like our Balsamic Steak & Mushroom Skewers, for dinner.

• Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

  Yes, you can make baked zucchini slices up to two days ahead. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge. However, they might not be as firm as the first day you baked them. One way to counteract this is to undercook the zucchini just a little and then let the reheating finish them off; reheat in a 375°F oven for about 5 minutes or until warm. Just be sure to watch them, so they don’t get overcooked and soggy.

• Can I substitute the zucchini with another vegetable?

  Absolutely. Zucchini has a similar texture and flavor to yellow summer squash and eggplant. Both of these can be subbed in for zucchini if you wish. Eggplants these days are grown to be less bitter, so there is no longer a need to salt them for an hour or so for that reason alone. However, salting is still recommended to get rid of their abundant moisture before baking.