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Parmesan Zucchini, baked

Parmesan Zucchini, baked

PArmesan zucchini Are tender and cheesy zucchini rounds baked to perfection. It’s a completely, lighter, and nutritious addictive side dish.

Baked Parmesan Zucchini

Looking for an straightforward, crowd-pleasing veggie side dish? You won’t find better than this. A little crispy, fast to make, and ultra-lighter. It hits the spot! If you love zucchini recipes, be sure to check out our Squash casserole Recipe too!

Sliced zucchini rounds

Ingredients:

  1. Sliced zucchini
  2. Oil (we use olive oil)
  3. Pepper
  4. Salt
  5. Shredded parmesan cheese

Optional Ingredients to Add:

  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Panko crumbs
  • Fresh parsley
Olive Oil

Instructions:

Slice the zucchini into about ¼-inch-thick rounds. Drizzle with oil, then toss to coat. This can be done right on the baking sheet covered with parchment paper, or the zucchini can be tossed with oil in a medium bowl.

Salt and pepper

Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with parmesan.

Zucchini with cheese

In just 10 minutes of cook time, the gorgeous zucchini rounds are done! The cheese melts to bubbly perfection! The taste of the melted parmesan mixture is the well-balanced combination! The flavor is simply addicting, so if you’re serving more than 4 people, you definitely want to make 2 batches!

Cheesy and tender zucchini rounds baked to perfection. It’s a lighter, nutritious, and completely addictive side dish.

Recipe Tip

Be strategic about how you slice your zucchini! Prefer softer zucchini? Slice it into thinner rounds, around 1/4-inch thick. Like your baked zucchini on the firmer side? Cut it thicker, closer to 1/2 inch.

Cheesy and tender zucchini rounds baked to perfection. It’s a lighter, nutritious, and completely addictive side dish.

This is by far one of our favorite vegetable side dishes we've ever made. And our favorite part about this is that there is absolutely no deep frying or sauteing.

Cheesy and tender zucchini rounds baked to perfection. It’s a lighter, nutritious, and completely addictive side dish.

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Recipe

Prep 5 minutesTotal 15 minutesMakes 4 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 – 3 zucchini (about 2 cups, sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 450℉
  2. Slice zucchini into about ¼ inch thick
  3. Drizzle with oil, then toss to coat
  4. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer
  5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
  6. Top with parmesan
  7. Bake in center of oven for about 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender
  8. To toast the cheese, switch to broiler, and broil for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully until cheese is just brown
  9. Remove from oven and serve

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