Description
Succulent and cheesy, Baked Parmesan Zucchini is a simple and elegant dish that enhances your vegetable intake while satisfying your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). While it’s heating, wash and dry your zucchini. Cut them into thin, even slices, about ¼ inch thick.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until well combined.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, arrange the sliced zucchini in a single layer. Lightly drizzle with olive oil.
- Using your hands, sprinkle the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture over each zucchini slice, coating them well.
- Bake in your preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the tops are golden and crispy.
- Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Experiment with different vegetables like yellow squash or eggplant, and use alternative cheeses for your dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg