Description
This Baked Parmesan Zucchini recipe offers a simple and delicious way to enjoy tender zucchini slices topped with a crispy, golden layer of parmesan cheese. Perfect as a healthy side dish or a light snack, it combines the freshness of zucchini with the rich, nutty flavor of baked parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 – 3 zucchini (about 2 cups, sliced)
Seasoning & Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450℉ (232℃) to prepare for baking the zucchini slices to perfection.
- Prepare Zucchini: Slice the zucchini into approximately ¼ inch thick rounds to ensure even cooking and tender texture.
- Coat with Oil: Drizzle the zucchini slices with olive oil and toss gently to fully coat each slice, helping the seasoning and cheese to adhere properly.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Lay the zucchini slices in a single layer on a baking sheet, avoiding overlap for even baking and crispiness.
- Season: Sprinkle the slices evenly with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor.
- Add Parmesan: Generously top each zucchini slice with shredded parmesan cheese to create a flavorful crust.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the center of the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the zucchini is tender but not mushy.
- Broil for Crispiness: Switch the oven to broil mode and broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to allow the parmesan cheese to turn golden brown and crispy without burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm and cheesy for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the parmesan cheese used is gluten-free.
- Use fresh parmesan cheese for optimal flavor and better melting.
- Cut zucchini evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Keep a close eye during broiling to prevent burning the cheese.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or can be served as a vegetarian appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
