Made with fresh zucchini spears and grated parmesan cheese, Baked Parmesan Zucchini is a simple, healthy, and delicious appetizer or side dish!
If you love baked vegetables, you should also try these Oven Roasted Vegetables as a side dish. They’re amazing!

Baked Zucchini
We enjoy Zucchini 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 dish 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 8 spears from it. Place the spears in a single layer onto a prepared baking sheet that you’ve lined with a baking mat or parchment paper.
Season It – Next, drizzle the zucchini slices with olive oil, 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 great side dish. Zucchini fries 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
HERE’S A PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE –
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.
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!