Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Recipe
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Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Recipe
Description
Parmesan Crusted Zucchini features fresh zucchini sliced lengthwise into quarters, then arranged on a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled generously with grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper, the zucchini bakes at 350°F until tender. The final two minutes under the broiler brown the cheese, creating a crisp, flavorful crust that contrasts nicely with the soft zucchini beneath. The recipe keeps the seasoning simple and relies on the natural flavors of the ingredients to stand out.
The texture combines the softness of the baked zucchini with the crunchy, savory cheese topping. Olive oil adds a mild richness without overpowering the delicate vegetable. The method requires minimal prep, making it an accessible side dish to complement a variety of meals.
This baked zucchini can be served as a vegetable side for weekday dinners or weekend meals alike, offering a balance of fresh vegetable flavor and cheesy crispness without complexity.
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Cut the zucchinis in quarters, length-wise. Set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and grease with cooking spray.
- Place zucchinis on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle on grated Parmesan cheese (and any other spices desired).
- Top with a little bit of salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes.
- Broil for the last 2 minutes until the cheese is more browned.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 13.1mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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