Description
A crisp, golden snack that smells of toasted cheese and garlic, Baked Parmesan Zucchini turns summer squash into a crowd-pleasing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the olive oil into a shallow dish. Dip each zucchini slice into the oil, then press into the Parmesan-breadcrumb mix.
- Place the coated slices on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 15–20 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Pat zucchini slices dry for better coating adherence. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg