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Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4

Active Time:15 mins

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3medium zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch rounds1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil1largeclove garlic, grated1teaspoonlime zest1tablespoonlime juice⅛teaspoonsalt⅛teaspoonground pepper⅛teaspooncrushed red pepper⅓cupcrumbled cotija cheese2tablespoonsroughly chopped fresh cilantro

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Ingredients

3medium zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch rounds

1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

1largeclove garlic, grated

1teaspoonlime zest

1tablespoonlime juice

⅛teaspoonsalt

⅛teaspoonground pepper

⅛teaspooncrushed red pepper

⅓cupcrumbled cotija cheese

2tablespoonsroughly chopped fresh cilantro

DirectionsPosition 1 rack in lower third of oven and 1 rack 3 inches from the broiler; preheat to 425°F.Toss zucchini with oil, garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.Arrange the zucchini in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast on the lower rack, rotating the pan halfway through, until tender-crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; increase oven temperature to broil. Return the zucchini to the top rack; broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Lightly smash each zucchini round with the bottom of a small jar or bowl.Sprinkle with lime zest, cotija and cilantro.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2023

Directions

Position 1 rack in lower third of oven and 1 rack 3 inches from the broiler; preheat to 425°F.Toss zucchini with oil, garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.Arrange the zucchini in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast on the lower rack, rotating the pan halfway through, until tender-crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; increase oven temperature to broil. Return the zucchini to the top rack; broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Lightly smash each zucchini round with the bottom of a small jar or bowl.Sprinkle with lime zest, cotija and cilantro.

Position 1 rack in lower third of oven and 1 rack 3 inches from the broiler; preheat to 425°F.

Toss zucchini with oil, garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.

Arrange the zucchini in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast on the lower rack, rotating the pan halfway through, until tender-crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; increase oven temperature to broil. Return the zucchini to the top rack; broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Lightly smash each zucchini round with the bottom of a small jar or bowl.

Sprinkle with lime zest, cotija and cilantro.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)93Calories7gFat5gCarbs4gProtein

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