Roasted Zucchini with Garlic – Healthy and easy!

1 pound zucchini, each cut in half across the middle, then each half quartered lengthwise

1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic cloves

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon Herbes de Provence or dried thyme, or 1 teaspoon of fresh chopped thyme

Freshly ground black pepper

Direction

Pre-heat oven to 450F Make sure there is a rack in the top third of the oven

Place the zucchini and garlic in a bowl and toss with olive oil

Spread the zucchini out onto a foil or silicone lined sheet pan, skin side down.  Sprinkle with salt.

Roast the zucchini at 450F for 8 – 15 minutes, or until it begins to brown.  Start checking at about 7 minutes.

Remove it from the oven and place the zucchini in a bowl.  Toss with the herbs, salt, and pepper to taste.