Back-to-school season is officially here. And that means chaos. Between early mornings at the bus stop, soccer practice, dance class and homework, who has time to think about dinner? Thanks to this sheet pan dinner recipe, now you do. Fresh haddock is baked alongside tomatoes, zucchini and shallots for a healthy, filling meal. It may sound like a lot of moving parts for a meal that’s supposedly ready in 26 minutes, but there’s one common kitchen tool that expedites the cooking process: your microwave.
Roasting zucchini can be a time suck. Achieving a firm texture and golden brown color can sometimes take 30 to 40 minutes. Instead, this recipe suggests cooking the seasonal veggie in the microwave for a few minutes and then adding it to your sheet pan with the rest of the ingredients. Not only will this get out some of the zucchini’s moisture, it will also speed up the roasting time. The shallots are also cooked in the microwave (with a little bit of water so they don’t burn) and then added to the sheet pan….