Roasted Zucchini Spears

Roasted Zucchini Spears

I had one small zuke that I cut in half then quartered into spears.

Pre-heat oven to 450

Place zuke spears, skin side down, on baking sheet.

Drizzle with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. I also like to add smoked paprika and cayenne pepper (just my choice). Mix around with your hands, place skin side down.

Roast for about 10 minutes, until brown on the outside. Remember, zukes are full of water. They will be crunchy outside, a little tender on the inside.

I also suggest using fresh or dried herbs as well. If you prefer just the herbs, roast the zukes with above directions. Your fresh or dried herbs will burn if you don't wait until they are done. Roast first, then add your fresh or dried rosemary, thyme, basil, Italian seasoning or any herb of your choice, mix around on the baking sheet.... and serve.

I made a basic aioli dip and added some leftover roasted red peppers and green onions that I had on hand...

Or just roast w/olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese or shredded mozzarella and serve with pizza sauce..

Just don't say NO when a neighbor says I have all of this zucchini that I don't know what to do with, say " I'll take it, I'll take it"....... LOL...

Y'all have to try these...honest. I made some again tonight. Soooo, so good.

Hubby's Mom sent him home today with a gallon of kosher dill pickle spears....I feel like I'm in Texas, bigger and better. So guess what's next? You got it.....
DEEP FRIED PICKLES, BABY. Update tomorrow....

Piper, do you cut the pickles or do you fry the entire spear? We usually use the whole pickle, but cut them into slices, roll, then deep fry.

What dip do you serve with yours? We use Ranch salad dressing, as it is not as thick at Ranch dressing.

Mama, I generally use the spears that are already cut. If it's whole pickles I will cut them into slices. They are just as good! I like to use the ranch salad dressing. And I also like cajun remoulade sauce with them, I generally whip up my own.

Piper, have you tried the hot pickled okra and deep fry it? It is good too.

Sounds like heaven to me!