Roasted Zucchini and Pesto

By Unblond1

Ingredients

• 2 pounds zucchini, (4 medium) trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 tablespoon oil, olive, extra virgin
• 2 tablespoon pesto
• salt, to taste
• pepper, black ground, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Place a baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven. Preheat oven to 500°F.

Toss zucchini with oil in a large bowl.

Spread the zucchini on the preheated baking sheet in a single layer. Roast until beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.

Turn the zucchini and continue roasting until just tender, 7 to 9 minutes more.

Return the zucchini to the bowl. Add pesto, salt and pepper; toss to coat.