Baked Zucchini with Yogurt

Baked Zucchini with Yogurt is a delightful Lebanese dish that combines tender zucchini with a creamy yogurt sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices. This healthy and flavorful meal is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish at dinner.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium (about 300g)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Plain yogurt - 200g
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh mint - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Wash the zucchini and slice them into 1/2 cm thick rounds.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the zucchini slices with olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Toss until the zucchini is well coated.
4. Arrange the seasoned zucchini on a baking sheet in a single layer.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and slightly golden.
6. While the zucchini is baking, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing the plain yogurt with lemon juice and chopped mint in a small bowl.
7. Once the zucchini is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
8. Serve the baked zucchini warm, drizzled with the yogurt sauce on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 5 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Zucchini is low in calories and high in nutrients, making it great for weight management.
• Yogurt provides probiotics that support digestive health.

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