Description
Crispy Parmesan Zucchini slides perfectly onto your dinner plate as a simple veggie side that makes vegetables actually taste delicious. Roasted with salty cheese and minimal effort, this quick dish brings fresh garden flavor straight to your table.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 3 zucchini
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for smooth cleanup and easy serving.
- Wash 3 zucchini thoroughly and slice them into precise ¼-inch round medallions using a sharp knife.
- Transfer zucchini slices to a large mixing bowl and drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over them.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves finely and sprinkle them across the zucchini along with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Gently toss the zucchini to ensure every slice gets coated with seasoning and oil.
- Arrange zucchini slices in a single layer without overlapping on the prepared baking sheet.
- Distribute ½ cup Parmesan cheese evenly across the zucchini slices, covering them completely.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes until the cheese turns golden and zucchini becomes tender.
- For extra crispiness, switch your oven to broil and cook for an additional 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow cheese to set slightly.
Notes
- Always slice zucchini into uniform 1/4-inch rounds so each piece cooks evenly and looks perfectly golden.
- Pat zucchini dry with paper towels before seasoning to help the slices crisp up instead of getting soggy during baking.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melting and flavor, avoiding pre-shredded cheese which can have anti-caking agents.
- Check zucchini after 15 minutes of baking and rotate the pan to ensure consistent browning across all slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg