Crispy Delight: Baked Parmesan Zucchini
A delightful dish featuring baked zucchini coated in Parmesan cheese for a crunchy and savory experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prep the zucchini by rinsing them and patting them dry.
- Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise and cut into ½-inch thick strips.
- Mix the coating ingredients in a bowl: Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the zucchini strips with olive oil, then add the cheese mixture and toss until coated.
- Arrange the zucchini on a lined baking sheet, cut-side up, in a single layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and fork-tender.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with fresh herbs or extra Parmesan.
Notes
For extra crunch, add a tablespoon of breadcrumbs to the coating mix. This dish freezes wonderfully uncooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: zucchini, baked, vegetarian, parmesan, side dish
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