Roasted Zucchini with Citrus Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Roasted Zucchini with Citrus Tahini Yogurt Sauce is a flavorful way to turn simple zucchini into an irresistible side dish. Roasted with cumin and paprika until golden and tender, then finished with a creamy tahini yogurt citrus sauce and pine nuts. This Mediterranean-inspired zucchini recipe is perfect for dinner, mezze spreads, summer gatherings, or an easy vegetable side. Save this recipe for your next zucchini dinner!

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The combination of flavors draws inspiration from Middle Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean cooking, where tahini, yogurt, warm spices, and roasted vegetables have long shared the table. Zucchini itself originated in the Americas before making its way to Europe, where it quickly became a beloved ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine. This recipe brings those influences together in a fresh, colorful dish that feels both familiar and modern.

The zucchini becomes anything but an afterthought ; roasted until beautifully golden and crisp around the edges while staying tender inside,

The real magic happens with the citrus tahini yogurt sauce. Nutty tahini, cool and tangy yogurt, and bright citrus create a creamy contrast to the smoky cumin and paprika coating the zucchini. Spoon it generously over the roasted vegetables, then finish with toasted pine nuts and fresh herbs for a little crunch, freshness, and color.

Serve it alongside grilled meats, tuck it into a mezze-style spread, or enjoy it on its own with warm bread. However you serve it, this is the kind of zucchini dish that turns a humble vegetable into the plate everyone reaches for first.

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Looking for some inspiration?… For more Recipes with Zucchini, click HERE! ; and for more Recipes with Tahini, click HERE!

~Recipe made in July 2026~

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Roasted Zucchini with Citrus Tahini Yogurt Sauce

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Roasted Zucchini with Citrus Tahini Yogurt Sauce is a flavorful way to turn simple zucchini into an irresistible side dish. Roasted with cumin and paprika until golden and tender, then finished with a creamy tahini yogurt citrus sauce and pine nuts. This Mediterranean-inspired zucchini recipe is perfect for dinner, mezze spreads, summer gatherings, or an easy vegetable side. Save this recipe for your next zucchini dinner!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Bake / Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 4

Ingredients

 

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ROASTED ZUCCHINI

• ▢ 4 zucchini
• ▢ 2 Tbsp olive oil (To Coat the zucchini)
• ▢ 1/2 Tbsp Ground Cumin
• ▢ 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika

CITRUS TAHINI YOGURT SAUCE

• ▢ 5 oz (140 g) Feta cheese
• ▢ 3 oz (85 g) Greek yogurt (@fage)
• ▢ 1 oz (30 g) tahini
• ▢ 4 Garlic Clove
• ▢ 1 lemon zest (From 1 lemon)
• ▢ 2 tsp lemon juice
• ▢ 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ▢ pepper (Season to Taste)
• ▢ pine nuts (To Serve)
• ▢ parsley flakes (To Serve)

Instructions

 

ROASTED ZUCCHINI PREPARATION

• Preheat your oven to 400℉ (200℃).

  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Wash the zucchini under cold water. Discard the ends and cut each zucchini into 4.

  Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, sliced face up.
  4 zucchini
  

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• In a small bowl, add the olive oil, ground cumin and paprika, Mix until combined.
  2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 Tbsp Ground Cumin, 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika
  

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• Brush the olive oil mixture over the sliced zucchini.
  

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• Roast – For about 25 minutes at 400℉ (200℃), until tender and lightly golden.
  

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CITRUS TAHINI YOGURT SAUCE PREPARATION

• In a food processor, combine the feta cheese, Greek yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and pepper. Blend.

  While the processor is running, drizzle the olive oil through the top opening, until whipped to a smooth texture. Set aside until ready to serve.
  

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SERVE!

• Serve the zucchini right out of the oven. Add pine nuts and parsley flakes with the citrus Tahini yogurt sauce on the side. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!
  

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Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 793IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 2mg

Keyword Greek Yogurt, mediterranean cuisine, roasted zucchini, tahini sauce

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