How To Cook Zucchini
Learn how to cook zucchini 4 ways with this simple step-by-step guide. Whether you want to make grilled zucchini, roasted zucchini in the oven, sautéed zucchini on the stovetop, or zucchini roasted in an air fryer, this blog post will teach you how! Using these easy tested and perfected methods will give you delicious, healthy cooked zucchini every time.
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable seasoning, Italian seasoning, or 1 teaspoon salt + 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Grilled
- Preheat a grill over medium-high heat, between 350-400°F.
- Cut the zucchini lengthwise into spears and add it to a large bowl or baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over the zucchini, then season it with vegetable seasoning.
- Once the grill is hot, add the zucchini to the grill and cook for 4-6 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes.
- Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Sauteed
- Use a sharp knife to slice the zucchini into half moon shapes. Start by slicing the zucchini in half lengthwise, then into ¼ inch slices.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the zucchini, season with vegetable seasoning and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Oven Roasted
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Dice the zucchini into 1 inch cubes and add them to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with vegetable seasoning.
- Arrange the zucchini in an even layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in the oven to roast for 18-20 minutes.
Air Fryer
- Dice the zucchini into 1 inch cubes.
- Add the cubed zucchini to a bowl and toss with the olive oil, 1 tablespoon vegetable seasoning or Italian seasoning, and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional addition).
- Place in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Slide the basket into the air fryer and cook at 400°F for 13-15 minutes.
- Remove the air fryer basket and serve the zucchini immediately.
Notes
- This recipe is naturally gluten free and vegan, if you omit the added parmesan cheese in the air fryer version.
- Store leftover cooked zucchini in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. I recommend reheating the leftovers in an air fryer, or on the stove, for the best texture.
- Reheating in the air fryer: if the zucchini is in spears, dice it up first, then add it to an air fryer basket and reheat at 400°F for 2-3 minutes.
- To reheat it on the stove: heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and add a drizzle of oil. Add the diced zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until heated throughout.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 53kcal (3%)Carbohydrates 4g (1%)Protein 2g (4%)Fat 4g (6%)Saturated Fat 1g (5%)Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat 3gSodium 97mg (4%)Potassium 314mg (9%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 3g (3%)Vitamin A 272mg (5%)Vitamin C 21mg (25%)Calcium 27mg (3%)Iron 1mg (6%)
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