Quick and Easy Baked Zucchini
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Quick and Easy Baked Zucchini
Description
Starting with trimmed zucchinis cut into quarters or sixths depending on size, the wedges are tossed in olive oil, salt, and black pepper and arranged skin-side down tightly on a baking tray. They are then topped evenly with breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese, finished with an extra drizzle of oil to enhance browning.
Roasting at 240°C (450°F) on a high oven shelf for around 12 minutes produces a golden parmesan crust over softened but not soggy zucchini. The result is a balance of texture with crisp, savory topping and tender vegetable base.
Served immediately, this dish complements main courses needing a straightforward, flavorful vegetable side. Its quick preparation and minimal ingredients keep it practical for weeknight dinners or light lunches.
Ingredients
- 600g/ 1.2lb zucchini 4 large, 5 medium
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp parmesan , grated (store bought sandy type is best)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 240°C / 450°F (220°C fan) with the oven shelf set high in the oven.
- Trim the ends off the zucchini. Cut medium zucchinis in quarters lengthwise, and large ones into sixths (halve then cut each half into 3 lengthwise to make 6 long "wedges").
- Pile zucchini on a tray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper. Toss.
- Line up in two rows so they're touching each other, with the skin side down.
- Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs, then parmesan, drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil.
- Bake 12 minutes until the parmesan is golden and zucchini is soft but not soggy.
- Serve immediately!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4- 5 as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115cal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 378mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 292IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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