Zucchini spears seasoned with Parmesan and herbs and roasted to soft perfection, oven baked zucchini is the type of no-brainer vegetable side dish you'll cook first out of need this summer.
Then you'll prepare it again since it's simple and healthful, and everyone in your family eats it gladly and without complaint.
While I occasionally want to be more creative or decadent with my sides (ahem, Bacon Wrapped Asparagus),
I like side dishes that are simple to prepare, healthful, and versatile.
It bakes hands-free in the oven, similar to my beloved Roasted Potatoes and Carrots and Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts,
allowing me to focus on putting the rest of the meal together.
And, like this Easy Sautéed Zucchini and Sautéed Cabbage,
it contains seasonings like Parmesan and olive oil that appeal to picky eaters and vegetable doubters.