Baked parmesan zucchini is simple, healthy, and delicious snack or appetizer! They’re made with fresh zucchini spears, grated parmesan cheese and baked to perfection!
If you love baked vegetables, you should also try these Oven Roasted Vegetables as a side dish. They’re amazing!
A Healthy Side Dish
Are you a fan of zucchini? It’s one of my favorite vegetables. I love that it’s so versatile, easy to cook, and tastes great! We enjoy it all year round, but I especially love it during the summer, when it’s bountiful and inexpensive. This baked parmesan zucchini is the newest way I’ve tried cooking it, and it is definitely a new favorite! It’s delicious and simple to make, and I love the crunch from the parmesan cheese.
How To Make Zucchini Parmesan
Making this delicious side dish is as easy as it looks and is done in just a couple of steps.
Slice It – First, cut the ends off of the zucchini and then cut the zucchini into wedges. I use a medium-sized zucchini and I can typically get about a spears from it. Place the spears onto a baking sheet that you’ve lined with a baking mat or parchment paper.
Season It – Next, drizzling the zucchini spears with olive oil, and then sprinkle each with some grated parmesan cheese. Lastly, sprinkle a little salt and pepper to taste.
Bake It – Place them in the oven at 400 degrees for about 12 minutes. Then, switch on the broiler for only a minute or two until they’re golden brown. Sever them immediately when they’re nice and warm.
Recipe Tip
Cut In Wedges – By cutting the zucchini into smaller wedges (I cut eight wedges per zucchini), the wedges stay crisp after being baked in the oven. They get a nice crunch from the parmesan cheese, but they stay tender on the inside.
Try Dipping Them – I think they’d be delicious dipped in marinara sauce for a delicious side dish. It would also be a perfect healthier substitute for french fries alongside all your burgers this summer!
More Easy Zucchini Recipes
For more delicious zucchini recipes, be sure to check out of our other favorites.
- Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
- Zucchini Bread French Toast
- Garlic & Pepper Zucchini Pickles
- Zucchini Sweet Corn Chowder
- Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini, medium
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- Slice the ends off each zucchini. Cut each zucchini into 8 spears. Spread the spears out on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the zucchini. Sprinkle with parmesan, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
- Bake 10-12 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until golden. Serve immediately.
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Other Notes
These were really good! The Parmesan was an excellent topping!
Totally agree! Simple but delicious.
I love baked zucchini but I had never tried it with Parmesan cheese before. Loved it!
Oh good!
Made this as a side for dinner and we all loved it!
That’s awesome!