Roasted Zucchini & Pesto

• zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 4 medium)2 lbs
• breadcrumbs↗1⁄2 cup
• extra virgin olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• pesto sauce, can use prepared pesto↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon

  or to taste

• fresh ground pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  or to taste

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Toss zucchini with oil in a large bowl, add bread crumbs and toss. 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.