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Roasted Mexican Zucchini

Roasted Mexican Zucchini is the perfect side dish that's ready in only 20 minutes! Tossed with lime juice, cilantro, and cotija cheese.

Prep 10m
Cook 10m
Total 20m
Yield 4 servings

🥄 Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini, (sliced into 1/2-inch half moons)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, add the diced zucchini, olive oil, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, and ground cumin.Toss until evenly coated.

  3. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly in a single layer.

  4. Roast for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until zucchini is fork tender.

  5. Top with cotija cheese, lime juice, and chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

📊 Nutrition (per serving)

109 kcal Calories
8 g Carbs
4 g Protein
8 g Fat

Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.