Zucchini Baked in Parchment

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375.

2. 2

   Set 4 foot-long sheets of parchment paper on a work surface.

3. 3

   Put a zucchini, a lemon thyme sprig and a bay leaf in the center of each.

4. 4

   Drizzle each zucchini with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Fold the paper in half over the zucchini, then fold up the 3 open sides, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the zucchini; staple each side once or twice to seal.

6. 6

   Set the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, or until the zucchini is very tender.

7. 7

   Transfer the packets to dinner plates, open carefully and serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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