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    Roasted Zucchini Hearts and Goat Cheese

    Published: Jul 22, 2016 · Updated: Dec 29, 2023 · Post may contain affiliate links

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    Heart-shaped veggies make life more fun, and these heart-shaped zucchinis are delicious after being roasted and topped with goat cheese

    Roasted Zucchini Hearts with Goat Cheese from Living Well Kitchen
    Roasted Zucchini Hearts with Goat Cheese from Living Well Kitchen

    Want to try something fun with your veggies? Cut them into heart shapes.

    It's pretty easy to do and makes your veggies a little more fun which is always a good thing. I roasted them because duh, roasted vegetables. And then I topped them with goat cheese because duh, goat cheese.

    Roasted Zucchini Hearts with Goat Cheese from Living Well Kitchen

    I made a video because it's much easier to explain how to do it, but I'll attempt it in words: cut a lengthwise slice a little less than halfway through the zucchini.

    Then cut another a little bit away from it to make a little v-slice that you pop out. Now you slice off a little bit of the peel in the sides to give it more of a heart shape. Slice it horizontally and voila! You have heart-shaped zucchini slices!

    Roasted Zucchini Hearts with Goat Cheese from Living Well Kitchen

    Did that description totally confuse you? You can watch the video [note that the transcript is at the bottom of the page if you'd like to not listen to me talking on the video haha].

    Oh and while you're still here, check out the other creative ways to shape your abundant summer produce.

    Roasted Zucchini Hearts with Goat Cheese from Living Well Kitchen

    Roasted Zucchini Hearts and Goat Cheese

    Heart-shaped veggies make life more fun, and these heart-shaped zucchinis are delicious after being roasted and topped with goat cheese
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound zucchini
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425*F. Line a baking sheet with foil for easier clean up if desired.

    To make the zucchini hearts:

    • Start by making a full length slice about ⅓ of the way into the zucchini.
    • Make another full length slice about a quarter of an inch away from your first slice. Remove the slice.
    • Make a very thin slice along each edge of the zucchini to make it look more heart shaped.
    • Slice your zucchini horizontally into quarter inch slices to make zucchini hearts.

    To roast:

    • Add oil to a baking sheet and gently toss with the zucchini hearts. Season with salt and pepper. Feel free to use any other seasonings if desired. I used salt and garlic pepper.
    • Add zucchini hearts to the oven preheated to 425*F. Set the timer for 20 minutes.
    • Carefully stir your zucchini hearts and roast another 10-15 minutes until your zucchini hearts are golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer to a plate.

    To serve:

    • Top with crumbled goat cheese. This is delicious served warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Roasted Zucchini Hearts and Goat Cheese
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    87
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    6
    g
    9
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    6
    mg
    2
    %
    Sodium
     
    206
    mg
    9
    %
    Potassium
     
    295
    mg
    8
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    3
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    375
    IU
    8
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    20.3
    mg
    25
    %
    Calcium
     
    38
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    0.7
    mg
    4
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Video Transcript:
    To make the zucchini hearts, start by slicing the zucchini lengthwise about ⅓ of the way into the zucchini.
    Make another full length slice about a quarter of an inch away from your first slice. Remove the slice.
    Make very thin slices along each edge of the zucchini to make it look more heart shaped.
    Now slice the zucchini horizontally into quarter inch slices to make zucchini hearts.
    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Add oil to a baking sheet and gently toss with the zucchini hearts. Season with salt and pepper. Feel free to use any other seasonings if desired.
    Add zucchini hearts to the oven preheated to 425 degrees. Set the timer for 20 minutes.
    After 20 minutes, carefully stir your zucchini hearts and roast another 10-15 minutes until your zucchini hearts are golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer to a plate.
    Top with crumbled goat cheese. This is delicious served warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

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    1. Sonali- The Foodie Physician

      July 22, 2016 at 5:17 pm

      These are so cute and I'm definitely on board with the goat cheese, because duh! Great video and I loved hearing your voice, no need for the transcript here 🙂

      Reply
      • Meme

        July 22, 2016 at 11:23 pm

        Aw, Sonali, you're too kind 🙂 Goat cheese really is so wonderful! xo

        Reply
    2. Julie Harrington

      July 24, 2016 at 11:03 am

      Good luck with your big move! Loved your video 🙂

      Reply
      • Meme

        July 25, 2016 at 4:27 pm

        Thanks, lady!!! xo 🙂

        Reply
    3. Courtney

      July 31, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      Cute! This sounds like a perfect and delicious side dish!

      Reply

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