Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Zucchini, cut | 400 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 White mushrooms | 320 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 24 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh thyme | 4 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Heat the oven and cut the zucchini cut and white mushrooms into evenly sized pieces.
- Toss with the olive oil, Fresh thyme, rock salt.
- Spread in one layer on a wide tray so steam can escape.
- Roast until the centers are tender and the edges are browned, turning once midway.
- Rest for three minutes and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international roasted-vegetable adaptation)
Zucchini Mushroom Roast is roasted until tender and served warm rather than as a cold side. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Zucchini Mushroom Roast
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (188g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 49 kcal | 93 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.6 g | 4.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | 2.6 g |
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Calcium | 18.7 mg | 35.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.43 mg | 0.81 mg |
| Magnesium | 18.2 mg | 34.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 57.8 mg | 108.7 mg |
| Potassium | 277 mg | 522 mg |
| Sodium | 265 mg | 499 mg |
| Zinc | 0.25 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Manganese | 0.17 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 10.4 mg | 19.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 6.6 µg | 12.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.56 mg | 1.05 mg |
| Vitamin K | 9.5 µg | 17.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.54 mg | 1.01 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 13.0 µg | 24.5 µg |
| Choline | 5.1 mg | 9.5 mg |
