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Baked Zucchini Recipe with Parmesan and Thyme
Crisp, tender baked zucchini with a golden crust of freshly grated Parmesan, thyme and oregano! These Italian-flavored zucchini sticks are a crowed pleaser, served with a little Tztaziki sauce, or as a quick side next to your favorite mains. Best served hot-out-of-the-oven!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 66 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 zucchini trimmed and cut length-wise into quarters (sticks)
- extra virgin olive oil I used Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil
For Parmesan-Thyme Topping:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves no stems
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika I used this all-natural paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan, thyme and spices until well combined.
- Prepare a large baking sheet topped with a wire baking rack like this one. Lightly brush the baking rack with extra virgin olive oil (or use a healthy cooking spray.) Arrange the zucchini sticks, skin-side down, on the baking rack and brush each zucchini stick with extra virgin olive oil
- Sprinkle the Parmesan-thyme topping on each zucchini stick
- Bake in heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Then, for a golden crispy topping, broil for 2 to 3 minutes more, watching carefully.
- Serve immediately as an appetizer with a side of tzatziki or hummus for dipping! Or serve it as a side next to your protein of choice.
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Notes
- Cook's Tip: if possible, don't skip using a wire rack in step #3. The wire baking rack allows the hot air to circulate freely so that the zucchini sticks will not get soggy on the bottom. The wire rack basically ensures better texture--zucchini sticks will be tender on the inside, while having a firm exterior with a crisp, golden Parmesan topping.
- What to Serve Along: These zucchini sticks are a great appetizer to kick-start your meal, but they can also make an easy side next to your favorite protein. These mains would go especially well: Greek Meatballs, Garlic Dijon Chicken, or Pan-Seared Trout, Italian Baked Chicken, Salmon Kabobs or Lamb Burgers
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Nutrition Information
Calories
66kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
4.8g
(2%)
Protein
5.4g
(11%)
Fat
3.3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1.8g
(9%)
Potassium
319.4mg
(9%)
Fiber
1.6g
(6%)
Vitamin A
458.2IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
22.3mg
(25%)
Calcium
139.3mg
(14%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8g | 2% |
| Protein | 5.4g | 11% |
| Fat | 3.3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Potassium | 319.4mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 458.2IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 22.3mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 139.3mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.