Baked zucchini is a vegetarian dish made by baking zucchini. Zucchini is a very healthy vegetable and baking makes it healthier. Fresh zucchini should be used to make baked zucchini. Vegetable should be cut in smaller pieces as it would take less time in cooking it. If required, the skin of zucchini can be peeled off. Pieces of zucchini are seasoned with salt, pepper and herbs like parsley, rosemary and thyme. After seasoning, the butter and olive oil is added to the vegetables and all pieces should be well-coated. Either grated cheese is sprinkled over the vegetable or white sauce is poured to give richness to the baked zucchini. It is served as a well-liked side dish in world cuisine, especially in Italian cuisine.