Cutting the zucchini on an angle gives you the most surface area to hold the cheesy topping.
Slice zucchinis on an angle into 24 (1/2-inch-thick) slices and place in a large bowl.
Add oil, rosemary, onion powder and garlic powder; toss until the zucchini is well coated.
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Arrange in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
Roast until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir mozzarella and feta together in a small bowl until combined.
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Remove the zucchini from the oven; flip the slices and top with the cheese mixture.
Increase oven temperature to broil.
Broil the zucchini until the cheese is browned and melted, about 3 minutes.
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Drizzle with hot honey; garnish with rosemary, if desired.
This is exactly what weve done with these baked zucchini slices.
Its a great way to get your picky eaters to eat their veggies.
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Besides providing an ooey-gooey layer to these slices, the mozzarella cheese also gives you protein and calcium.
And theres just enough feta to add a briny, but not overpowering flavor.
Finished off with the spices (which alsohave some health benefits!)
and hot honey, youll want to make this recipe again and again.
These baked zucchini slices can be enjoyed as a healthy appetizer or as a side dish.
As a side dish, pair with seafood, like ourScallops with Lemon-Basil SauceorClassic Crab Cakes.
Yes, you might make baked zucchini slices up to two days ahead.
Store them in an airtight container in the fridge.
However, they might not be as firm as the first day you baked them.
Just be sure to watch them, so they dont get overcooked and soggy.
Zucchini has a similar texture and flavor to yellow summer squash and eggplant.
Both of these can be subbed in for zucchini if you wish.
However, salting is still recommended to get rid of their abundant moisture before baking.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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