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Baked zucchini rounds with garlic butter and mozzarella

Name: Baked zucchini rounds with garlic butter and mozzarella
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Slovak
Ingredients: 1 kg Zucchini; 1 tsp Nutmeg; 3 tbsp Butter; 1/2 tsp Garlic (crushed); 1 tsp Salt; 100 g Mozzarella

Thick zucchini rounds with garlic butter, nutmeg, and mozzarella, baked at 180°C (350°F) until golden. A simple oven-baked dish that serves 4.

Slovak cuisine · Translated from Slovak · October 24, 2026

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Recipe at a glance

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 hr
Temperature: 180 °C (350 °F)
Servings: 4 servings
Difficulty: Medium

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Zucchini rounds with garlic butter and mozzarella are a simple oven-baked dish, especially good with young zucchini. Cut the zucchini into thick rounds, about 1.5 cm, salt them to draw out moisture, and season with butter, garlic, and nutmeg. Top with finely grated mozzarella, or use Parmesan for a stronger cheese flavor. Bake the rounds at 180°C (350°F) for about half an hour for a light lunch for four.

Ingredients

4 servings

Zucchini 1 kg
Nutmeg 1 tsp
Butter 3 tbsp
Garlic (crushed) 1/2 tsp
Salt 1 tsp
Mozzarella 100 g

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Instructions

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Wash the zucchini thoroughly and pat dry. Trim off the ends and cut into thick rounds, about 1.5 cm thick.
Place the rounds in a deep bowl, add the salt, and toss well to help the zucchini release moisture.
Finely grate the mozzarella. Alternatively, use Parmesan for a stronger cheese flavor.
Let the salted zucchini drain in a strainer to remove excess water, then add the nutmeg and garlic.
Tip: The walnut seasoning is an aromatic blend of paprika, ground walnuts, turmeric, coriander, and basil. Buy it ready-made or simply mix it at home.
Add the butter and mix thoroughly. Arrange the rounds close together in a deep baking pan and sprinkle generously with the grated cheese.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the zucchini for approximately 30–40 minutes, until a golden crust forms on top. Serve on their own or as a side dish, warm or cold.

Tip: Put soft mozzarella in the freezer for about 15 minutes before grating to firm it up so it can be finely grated without sticking to the grater.

Nutrition facts

Approximate values per serving, calculated from the ingredients

Energy: 196 kcal
Protein: 8.7 g
Carbohydrates: 8.8 g
of which sugars: 6.3 g
Fat: 15 g
of which saturates: 9.1 g
Fiber: 2.6 g
Salt: 1.8 g

Calculated from the raw ingredients, without frying oil. Where an amount is “to taste”, typical amounts are used. Food composition: USDA FoodData Central and product labels.

This recipe was translated from the Slovak original: Cuketové kolieska s cesnakovým maslom a mozzarellou