Larger zucchini do not have an ideal baking flavor.
Zucchini is a summer squash, often cultivated for culinary use. While zucchini is popular in soup, stir-fry and casserole dishes, you can serve the squash on its own to showcase its flavor. Though zucchini is capable of growing to the size of a baseball bat, its flavor is best at 6 inches in length or smaller. Baked zucchini requires only a few ingredients to complement its flavor and five minutes of prep time. A basic baked zucchini recipe yields four servings.
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Chop four 6-inch zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick slices with a sharp knife.
3. Combine the sliced zucchini with 5 tablespoons melted butter or margarine and 2 tablespoons dried oregano in a large bowl. Stir gently until all zucchini slices are coated in the butter-and-herb mixture.
4. Set the zucchini slices in a single layer onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle the zucchini slices with 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake the zucchini for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.
6. Allow the slices to cool for five minutes before serving.
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