Baked Zucchini with Parmesan Cheese
Enjoy the crispy, golden baked zucchini rounds topped with Parmesan and herbs in this easy, elegant side dish.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- oven
- large bowl
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Zucchini Ingredients
- 2 medium Zucchini sliced into ¼ inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅔ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. While it is warming, prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over the zucchini rounds, just enough to lightly coat them. Add the zucchini in a single layer to the baking sheet.
- Mix the Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle this seasoning mix over the zucchini evenly.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for about 4-5 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender.
- For the golden finish, switch the oven to broil for 4-5 minutes of baking (or a shorter amount of time depending on your oven!). Keep a close watch to prevent any burning.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the zucchini rounds cool for a few minutes. Serve them warm as a delightful side dish or a healthy snack.
Notes
From the two medium zucchini that I use for this recipe, I cut approximately 35 rounds. For four people, that’s about 9 rounds per person (approximately ½ of a zucchini).
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 566mgPotassium: 278mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 328IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 1mg
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