What a diverse veggie zucchini is. Roasting, stuffing, or even just doodling zucchini never fails to wow at mealtime. Not only that, but it’s a year-round vegetable (though nothing beats a fresh summer zucchini).

We recently learned of a cooking technique on TikTok that, according to its makers, yields the most “decadent” zucchini ever. Since we’ve never heard of zucchini being described as decadent, we were compelled to give it a try.

The recipe for roasted zucchini on MasterClass comes from chef and restaurateur Thomas Keller, a James Beard Award winner. You would anticipate a protracted, laborious process when you hear the word “delicious, roasted zucchini,” but In fact, Thomas Keller’s zucchini is nearly too easy, almost insanely simple.

What Is Thomas Keller Zucchini?

The secret to Keller’s zucchini is to pan-fry it for five minutes in canola oil, then roast it in an oven set at high heat for 25 minutes. The zucchini will soften and become delightfully tender when baked, while the pan-frying will caramelize it.

You just need three ingredients for this dish: zucchini, canola oil, and salt. This is because the recipe calls for caramelized flavor.