Roasted Zucchini & Pesto

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 4 medium)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons pesto sauce, can use prepared pesto
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste )
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)

Recipe

• 1 place a baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven. preheat oven to 500 degree f.
• 2 toss zucchini with oil in a large bowl, add bread crumbs and toss. 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.