Description
Crispy Baked Parmesan Zucchini is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that’s perfect for any meal. These zucchini rounds are coated in a flavorful mix of parmesan cheese, herbs, and spices, then baked to crispy perfection in the oven. A simple yet impressive dish that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional for Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice zucchinis into rounds. Pat dry to remove moisture.
- Season and Toss: In a bowl, toss zucchini with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and most of the parmesan cheese.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Lay zucchini on the baking sheet, sprinkle with reserved parmesan.
- Bake to Crispy Perfection: Bake for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley, lemon zest, or red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
- Make sure zucchini slices are evenly cut for uniform cooking.
- Removing moisture from zucchini helps in achieving a crispy texture.
- Do not overlap zucchini slices on the baking sheet for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Baked Parmesan Zucchini, Zucchini Recipe, Crispy Zucchini, Parmesan Zucchini
