We love our veggies, but especially when Parmesan cheese is involved! If you love this baked Parmesan zucchini, be sure to check out: baked parmesan potatoes, parmesan asparagus, and oven roasted vegetables.
baked parmesan zucchini
The hubby and I are actually trying to eat healthier this year. With that said, we’ve been trying to incorporate more veggies into out meals. We have always loved zucchini as a side dish and wanted to try some Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Spears (now favorites along with Zucchini Boats and Baked Zucchini Chips). We were so glad we came up with a recipe for this, because not only are they quick to put together (just a few minutes), but they are so delicious and make a great side to any meal. To be quite honest, I’d eat these things even if I wasn’t trying to be healthy because they are that good. They were inspired by the Fried Parmesan Zucchini Sticks at one of our favorite restaurants – Claim Jumper. We figure this is the healthy version of that and will be making these weekly because we love them so much (and if you liked the fried foods, you can check out our fried zucchini).
How to Make Parmesan crusted Zucchini
As mentioned, this recipe is simple and quick. PREP. Begin, by preheating the oven to 350. Cut the zucchinis in quarters, length-wise and set aside. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray. DRIZZLE & SEASON. Place the zucchinis on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. You can even use a Spray butter if you’d like. Sprinkle on grated Parmesan cheese and any other spices desired. Some of our favorite include:
garlic salt pepper dried parsley
BAKE. Bake for 12-14 minutes and broil for the last 2 minutes until cheese is more cooked. Can you cut the spears in rounds instead? Yes, you can! Just be sure to layer the zucchini in a single layer on the foil. You will also need to cut the baking time down a bit to more like 8 – 10 minutes, but this will vary based on how thick you cut the rounds. How to Store Parmesan Zucchini? Once baked, you will need to store this in an air-tight container or bag and place in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat by placing in the microwave or we prefer to reheat in the oven for a few minutes (or even broiling) More Zucchini Recipes: There are so many great and healthy dishes that you an make with zucchini. Along with squash, (which is pretty much prepared the same way) there are countless side dish recipes made with the veggie. Here are some of our favorites:
Zucchini Fries Easy Zucchini Boats Baked Zucchini Chips Zucchini Tots Fried Zucchini
For more great veggie sides, check out:
Roasted Brussel Sprouts Baked Parmesan Asparagus Roasted Green Beans Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
