Roasted Zucchini with Chili Flakes and Mint

Name: Roasted Zucchini with Chili Flakes and Mint
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds zucchini (about 4 medium); 2 tablespoons olive oil; Generous sprinkle of salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon anise seeds; 2 teaspoons chili flakes; 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint; ¼ cup sour cream

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f you went to high school with zucchini, you probably wouldn’t have noticed it—until your 20-year grad reunion and it walks in wearing chili flakes and mint, and suddenly you feel a little stupid.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:36:27 GMT

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 poundszucchini

2 tablespoonsolive oil

salt

pepper

1 tablespoonanise seeds

2 teaspoonschili flakes

1 tablespoonmint

finely chopped

¼ cupsour cream

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper

Step 2

Wash and dry the zucchini. Cut each zucchini into 1-inch pieces and spread across the prepared cookie sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt, pepper, anise seeds, and chili flakes.

Step 3

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, using a spatula to turn the zucchini pieces at the halfway point to ensure even browning, until the zucchini is brown and fragrant. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.

Step 4

Sprinkle the fresh mint on top and gently toss. Give the sour cream a good stir to loosen it a little, then scoop it on top of the warm zucchini. Serve.