Roasted Baby Zucchini with Lemon Labneh

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This easy vegetable side dish shines alongside roasted or seared steak, chicken, shrimp or firm fish, such as cod or salmon. Sumac lends punchy, fruity, sour-lemon notes to this fast and simple recipe. Find ground sumac spice online, in specialty markets and in well-stocked grocery stores.

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Carolyn Malcoun
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Carolyn Malcoun

As EatingWell's Associate Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Low-Sodium Low Added Sugar Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby zucchini, halved lengthwise

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ½ cup labneh (see Tips) or whole-milk plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • Ground sumac for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

  2. Toss zucchini with oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, stirring once, 8 to 10 minutes.

  3. Mix labneh (or yogurt), mint and lemon zest in a small bowl. Smear on a serving platter.

  4. Arrange the zucchini on the labneh (or yogurt). Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with sumac and more mint, if desired.

Tips

Tips: Labneh is a thick, slightly salty Middle Eastern strained yogurt. Buy it at specialty grocery stores or DIY: Set a cheesecloth-lined colander over a deep bowl. Whisk 1/4 teaspoon salt into 4 cups whole-milk plain yogurt. Spoon into the cloth; refrigerate. Let drain for 12-24 hours.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

85 Calories
6g Fat
5g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3/4 cup zucchini plus 2 Tbsp. labneh (or yogurt)
Calories 85
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g 11%
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Vitamin A 547IU 11%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Folate 23mcg 6%
Sodium 160mg 7%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 37mg 9%
Potassium 508mg 11%

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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