Roasted Zucchini & Pesto

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Roasted and tossed with your favorite pesto, zucchini turns into an almost-instant summer side dish.

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The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings, about 1 cup each
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds zucchini, (about 4 medium), trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons prepared pesto

  • Salt to taste

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place a baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.

  2. Toss zucchini with oil in a large bowl. Spread the zucchini on the preheated baking sheet in a single layer. Roast until beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the zucchini and continue roasting until just tender, 7 to 9 minutes more. Return the zucchini to the bowl. Add pesto, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, August/September 2005

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

109 Calories
8g Fat
8g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 109
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 4g 8%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Vitamin A 526IU 11%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Folate 54mcg 14%
Sodium 114mg 5%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 45mg 11%
Potassium 616mg 13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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