5.0 from 123 votes
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Spears
An easy 20 minute Parmesan zucchini side dish!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 4 spears servings
Calories: 97 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 - 3 lbs fresh zucchini
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese fresh grated, split 3/4 cup and 1/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminom foil.
- Slice zucchini into 3 1/2 - 4 inch spears and line them on baking sheet in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, add salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and pepper into a bowl and mix. Add olive oils and mix until a loose paste is formed.
- Use pastry brush to spread oil mixture on zucchini spears. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Turn oven up to broil and cook fro another 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve.
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Notes
- No pastry brush: No problem! Just mix spices in a bowl, but don't add oil. Drizzle oil on spears and sprinkle seasoning on spears.
- No pastry brush
- Substitutions:
- Substitutions
- Fresh Herbs: To use fresh instead of dried, substitute 1 tablespoon of fresh for 1 teaspoon of fresh.
- Parmesan Cheese: You could also use Asiago or Romano.
- Zucchini Spears:
- Zucchini Spears:
- For 6 - 8 Inches Long: For this sized zucchini, you can get about 12 spears, that are 3 1/2 - 4 inches, after you cut the top and end off, then cut it into quarters, and slice those quarters into 3 spears.
- For 9 + Inches Long: For the big guys, you'll just want to cut your zucchini into thirds (or even quarters if they're real big), then half and them, and cut those into 4-5 spears. These spears will still be pretty big, mostly in height from the seeds, so then you can slice off some of the seeds.
Nutrition Information
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
491mg
(20%)
Potassium
19mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
132IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 84 spears servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 132IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.