Description
Enjoy a delightful and crispy twist on zucchini with this easy-to-make Baked Parmesan Zucchini recipe. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, these golden-brown zucchini rounds are seasoned with garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese for a flavorful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Rounds:
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning Mixture:
- 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 Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice zucchinis into rounds, pat dry.
- Season and Toss: In a bowl, mix zucchini with olive oil, seasonings, and most of parmesan. Reserve some parmesan for later.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Lay zucchini on sheet, sprinkle reserved parmesan on top.
- 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.
- Remove excess moisture from zucchini to ensure a crispy texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Baked Parmesan Zucchini, Zucchini Recipe, Crispy Zucchini, Vegetable Side Dish
