What do you do with all of that zucchini when that bumper crop comes in? Make these wonderful zucchini spears and serve them as an appetizer or a side dish. They are roasted to perfection with a crisp edge on the outside and tender on the inside. The outs
3 medium sized zucchini (about 1½ lb.)
1 T. olive oil
2 t. freshly grated lemon peel
1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
½ t. oregano
2 T. grated Parmesan cheese
1 T. shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray.
Cut zucchini lengthwise into quarters; cut each in half widthwise. Lay the zucchini on the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and peel, garlic and oregano; drizzle over zucchini spears; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. For more of a crisp edge, broil for the last 3 minutes.
Serve hot.
4-6 servings.