Sheet-Pan Zucchini, Tomatoes and Feta

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Sheet-Pan Zucchini, Tomatoes and Feta
Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich.
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
5(196)
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The star of this speedy supper is the golden-topped, lightly scorched feta that remains irresistibly spreadable and melty when sliced. Thanks to the direct heat of the broiler, charred and burst tomatoes add juiciness to the sheet pan, along with tender zucchini spears. You could also scatter some arugula or baby spinach over the ingredients, gently tossing to wilt, and eat this dish right out of the pan with some bread for a warm, late-summer salad. During other times of year, you could swap the zucchini for asparagus or broccolini.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 2medium zucchini
  • 1pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 2teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼teaspoon red-pepper flakes
  • 1(6- to 8-ounce) block feta, broken into bite-size chunks
  • Crusty bread, for serving
  • ¼cup fresh cilantro or basil leaves and tender stems (optional), gently torn or chopped
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

268 calories; 19 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 16 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 11 grams protein; 796 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the broiler with a rack 6 inches from the heat source. Trim the zucchini tips then quarter each zucchini lengthwise. Cut out and discard the seeded, center strip of each spear as best you can.

  2. Step 2

    On a sheet pan, toss the zucchini and tomatoes with the olive oil, soy sauce, cumin and red-pepper flakes. Arrange the zucchini skin-side down.

  3. Step 3

    Broil until the zucchini is darkened in spots and tomatoes are starting to break down, 3 to 4 minutes, depending on the strength of your broiler. (If you find that one side is darkening faster than the other, then rotate your pan halfway for more even cooking.)

  4. Step 4

    Remove from the oven, turn the zucchini and tomato pieces over. Tuck the feta chunks in the empty spaces in between. Return under the broiler until most of the feta is lightly golden on the top, the zucchini easily pierced with a fork and most of the tomatoes have broken down, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the bread to another sheet pan on a lower rack to warm up, if desired.

  5. Step 5

    Turn some of the zucchini pieces over, if you’d like. Top with the herbs, if using, and serve with bread and a final drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

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This recipe has changed my life. I now riff off it all the time. Any vegetables I don’t have time to deal with go on a sheet pan with feta and tomatoes. It ends up as so much more delicious than its parts, and it is so easy!

This is a handy recipe for the end of summer when it’s a bit chilly for a salad supper but you want something light. The tomatoes cooked too much and so I recommend adding them when you turn the zucchini. I did sprinkle the cilantro on top and also a minced scallion. Nice simple supper.

This was super easy and quick. I 1.5x the sauce and added chickpeas for additional protein and fiber. I used sheep’s milk feta (which stands up to high heat better) and I put it all in the oven at the same time. Served over brown rice.

This turned out a little underwhelming. The zucchini seemed to not hold any of the seasoning unfortunately. Not quite sure where I went wrong

Oh my, this was good! I didn't have chick peas, so I added cannellini beans instead. I doubled the amount of sauce as previously recommended. Accidentally walked away for a minute (or two) and the veggies got a bit charred under the burner, but I think that made them even more tasty! The soy sauce caramelized over the beans creating a bit of a crust... I added dollops of soft goat cheese after removing from oven.

Insanely good. Doubled the recipe without issue. Tomatoes did cook faster than zucchini like another commenter said. My cheap apartment oven needed just over the 4 minutes prescribed so keep an eye on your veggies. Serving over brown rice. Will definitely be making again!!!

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