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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds zucchini (about 4 medium), trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Method

  • 1. Place a baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven. Preheat oven to 500°F.
  • 2. Toss zucchini with oil in a large bowl. Spread the zucchini on the preheated baking sheet in a single layer. Roast until beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the zucchini and continue roasting until just tender, 7 to 9 minutes more. Return the zucchini to the bowl. Add pesto, salt and pepper; toss to coat.
  • NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 107 calories; 7 g fat (2 g sat, 5 g mono); 3 mg cholesterol; 8 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 119 mg sodium; 617 mg potassium.
  • Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (70% daily value), Potassium (18% dv), Folate (16% dv).
  • 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
  • Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 fat