5 from 14 votes
Zucchini Parmesan
Zucchini Parmesan features sliced zucchini rounds coated in a seasoned egg wash, then breaded with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. The rounds are baked until golden and tender, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, creating a layered dish with crisp crust and creamy melted cheese.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
21 mins
Total Time
36 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
175 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- cooking spray
- ½ cup marinara sauce plus additional for serving
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg, Italian seasoning, and salt. Add the flour, whisking to combine.
- Add the zucchini and toss well to coat.
- In a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Dip each slice of zucchini in the breadcrumb mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet. Generously spray with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Flip the zucchini pieces over and top each slice with the marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese is golden and zucchini is tender. Serve with additional warmed marinara sauce.
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Notes
- Slice zucchini into ½-inch rounds to ensure the breaded crust crisps without overcooking the zucchini.
- Check cooking times early and adjust as needed since different zucchini varieties may vary in moisture and texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
175
(9%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
776mg
(32%)
Potassium
415mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
559IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
196mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 175 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 776mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 559IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 196mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.