Cinnamon Maple Glazed Zucchini And Nut Medley
A warm, sweet, and savory side dish featuring tender roasted zucchini tossed with crunchy walnuts and pecans in a rich maple-cinnamon glaze.

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 3 pieces Medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 3 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Walnut halves
- 0.5 cup Pecan halves
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar(optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sea salt to create the glaze.
- 3
Place the sliced zucchini in a large mixing bowl and toss with olive oil and a pinch of salt to lightly coat.
- 4
Spread the zucchini in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes.
- 5
Remove the tray from the oven and add the walnuts and pecans, spreading them evenly among the zucchini.
- 6
Drizzle the maple cinnamon glaze over the zucchini and nut mixture, tossing gently with a spatula to ensure even coating.
- 7
Return the tray to the oven and roast for an additional 8-10 minutes until the glaze is bubbling and the nuts are toasted.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let sit for 2 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to thicken and adhere to the medley.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
245
12% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 155 mg |
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