Baked Zucchini with Parmesan Cheese Recipe
Enjoy a flavorful and nutritious dish with this easy recipe for Baked Zucchini with Parmesan Cheese. Sliced zucchini rounds are seasoned with herbs and Parmesan cheese, then baked to perfection for a crispy and savory side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini:
- 2 medium zucchini (sliced into 1/4 inch rounds)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Coat Zucchini: In a bowl, toss zucchini rounds with olive oil until coated. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Season Zucchini: Combine Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle this mixture over the zucchini slices.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 4-5 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Broil: Switch the oven to broil for an additional 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Allow the zucchini to cool slightly before serving warm as a side dish or snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Baked Zucchini, Parmesan Zucchini, Zucchini Recipe, Easy Side Dish
