Description
This Baked Parmesan Zucchini recipe is a delicious and healthy side dish that’s easy to make. Tender zucchini slices are coated in a flavorful Parmesan cheese mixture and baked until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini:
- 4 medium zucchini, cut into ¼-inch thick slices or sticks
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Zucchini: Place the zucchini slices in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat.
- Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over zucchini and toss to coat.
- Bake: Spread zucchini on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil zucchini for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- You can use Pecorino Romano instead of Parmesan or add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
