Oven-braising zucchini in olive oil is a simple way to create a delicious side dish with very little fuss – perfect for a company meal when you have other things to attend to. The slow cooking draws out the natural flavors of the foods, particularly the sun-dried tomatoes, which add texture and an intense tomato flavor to the dish.
Oven-Braised Zucchini in Olive Oil
A simple combination of zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and onion is oven-braised in extra-virgin olive oil to make an easy, richly flavored side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs zucchini
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Trim the ends from the zucchini, quarter them lengthwise, then cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch chunks.
- Place in a large bowl, then add the garlic, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and a few generous grinds of black pepper.
- Whisk the olive oil and lemon juice together in a small bowl, then add to the zucchini mixture and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes, remove the foil, stir, and return to the oven uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes longer. Transfer to a bowl and serve family style.
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Helga Diggelmann says
Delicious. Made a smaller serving, so cooked it in a skillet on low on the stove.
Lynne Webb says
Hi Helga,
We’re glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for letting us know that it turns out well on the stovetop too. That’s helpful!
Beth says
A wonderfully flavored zucchini dish easy to prepare and more delicious as leftovers. Only addition I made was to add fresh rosemary. As a vegetarian I appreciate this recipe. Thank you.