How Long to Cook Roasted Zucchini Half-Moons in the sheet pan
Specification: 2 lb zucchini cut into 1/2-inch half-moons, tossed with olive oil and salt, in a single spaced-out layer on a half-sheet pan
3-Step Execution Protocol
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Arrange roasted zucchini half-moons (2 lb zucchini cut into 1/2-inch half-moons, tossed with olive oil and salt, in a single spaced-out layer on a half-sheet pan) on a parchment-lined sheet pan in a single layer.
Cook for 16–20 mins. Flip at the 10-minute mark for even browning.
Cut sides are golden with darker caramelized spots, edges have gone slightly translucent, and the half-moons hold their shape when nudged with a spatula rather than collapsing into puddles. Rest for 0 minutes before serving.
No internal temperature target — zucchini is judged by caramelization and structural integrity, so the field is omitted rather than guessed (HR-2). The 425°F window is chosen to drive moisture off fast enough that browning wins over steaming; a lower temp turns zucchini to grey mush.