Scored, Seared, and Baked Zucchini Halves
This easy and simple scored zucchini halves recipe is pan seared on the stovetop for ~ 5 minutes and then transferred to the oven to bake at 450F.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 small - medium zucchini, halved and scored
- vegetable oil
- salt
- black pepper
- feta cheese - optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F
- Bring an oven safe pan to medium high heat.
- Add enough vegetable oil to lightly coat the pan.
- When hot, add scored zucchini halves, flesh (flat) side down
- Sear for 5-7 minutes on first side or until browned.
- Flip zucchini and immediately place in oven.
- Add optional feta cheese if desired.
- Bake scored zucchini for 8-10 minutes or until desired tenderness.
- Broil (optional) last 2-3 minutes if you want the zucchini browner.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Buy firm smaller zucchini to prevent soggy zucchini.
- If zucchini are larger, consider seeding them