Best 10 Baked Parmesan Zucchini Recipes

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**Baked Parmesan Zucchini: A Delightful Medley of Zucchini, Cheese, and Herbs**

Baked Parmesan Zucchini is a culinary symphony that tantalizes the taste buds with its medley of flavors and textures. This delectable dish features tender zucchini slices, generously coated in a flavorful Parmesan cheese mixture, and baked to perfection. As the zucchini bakes, it caramelizes slightly, creating a delightful combination of crispy edges and a soft, succulent interior. The Parmesan cheese crust adds a golden-brown crunch and a burst of savory, cheesy goodness. This recipe is a delightful appetizer, side dish, or even a vegetarian main course. And with variations such as Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini and Parmesan Zucchini Chips, this versatile dish offers a range of cooking methods and textures to suit every palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PARMESAN BAKED ZUCCHINI



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Two of the staples of Italian cuisine, zucchini and Parmesan cheese, team up for a recipe that's easy to make and impressive to serve. These baked "boats" are a fresh new way to serve a distinctive side dish.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 zucchini, cut lengthwise in half
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • Place zucchini halves, skin side down, on cookie sheet. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cheese. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with pepper.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is light golden brown. Cool slightly. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI FRIES



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These crunchy and low-fat veggie fries are super-easy to make - and will certainly satisfy any French fry connoisseur. Dress them up with your favorite dipping sauce or drizzle with cheese sauce for an irresistible upgrade.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
1 pound zucchini (2 to 3 small-to-medium zucchini), cut into 3-inch-by-1/4-inch sticks

Steps:

  • Adjust 2 oven racks to the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Put the wire racks in the baking sheets and coat each generously with cooking spray.
  • Combine the flour and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Combine the eggs and 3/4 teaspoon salt in another large plastic bag; combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a third large plastic bag.
  • Add about a half of the zucchini sticks to the bag with the flour and use a combination of your hands and shaking the bag to coat the zucchini. Remove the zucchini and shake off any excess flour. Transfer to the egg wash and repeat until coated. (It's less messy if you use only one hand for the dry ingredients and the other for the wet.) Let any excess egg drip off before transferring to the breadcrumb mixture; repeat until fully coated (you'll still see some green and white of the zucchini peeking through the breading). Transfer to the prepared baking sheets and coat the breaded zucchini generously with cooking spray (there's no need to turn them). Repeat with the remaining zucchini.
  • Bake, rotating the baking sheets from top to bottom about halfway through, until golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with a little salt and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.

BAKED BREADED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STICKS



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Don't get me wrong, I LOVE fried zucchini sticks. But I came up with this recipe for baked one's in my quest of trying to eat more healthy

Provided by ImNotHere

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium zucchini
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Cover a large baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up.
  • Wash zucchini and dry thoroughly. Trim ends from zucchini and cut in half crosswise. Cut each half lengthwise into thirds to make wedges.
  • Beat eggs in a shallow bowl. Combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper on a plate.
  • Dip zucchini in egg, then turn in cheese mixture to coat. Place wedges, skin-side down, on baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until light golden brown. Serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 77.9, Sodium 471.6, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 7.5

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI CURLY FRIES



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Zucchini that's spiralized, breaded, and baked to crispy perfection. Toss it with some parmesan cheese, and you'll never eat zucchini another way again.

Provided by Steph

Categories     Appetizer     Side

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large eggs (beaten)
1/3 cup flour
2/3 cup bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 (12 ounce) package frozen zucchini veggie spirals

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 Degrees. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • In one bowl, place beaten eggs. In a second bowl, place flour. In a third bowl, mix together bread crumbs, garlic powder and parmesan cheese.
  • Cut zucchini noodles into shorter pieces (about 5-6 inches). Squeeze any extra moisture out of your zucchini with a paper towel. Working in batches, place dredge the noodles through the flour, shaking off the excess. Dredge through eggs, shake off excess, then dredge through parmesan mixture.
  • Spread thin (into one layer) on prepared baking sheets. Bake until golden and crisp, about 12-15 minutes.
  • Dip in ketchup or your favorite fry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 584 kcal, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 728 mg, Carbohydrate 100 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 25 mg

PARMESAN BAKED TILAPIA WITH ZUCCHINI RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by esperling

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 - 4 oz. tilapia fillet (any mild fish will work)
2-3 zucchini squash, sliced or cut into smaller pieces
1/8 cup lime or lemon juice (I used lime)
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons of Butter room temperature
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Black pepper (preferably fresh ground) to taste
Few dashes hot pepper sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2.Place the fillets and zucchini in a buttered baking dish. 3.Brush the tops with juice. 4.Bake fish in preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes or until fish just starts to flake. 5.Meanwhile, combine the cheese, butter, mayonnaise, onions and seasonings in a bowl. Mix well with fork. 6.When the fish is ready, spread the top with the cheese mixture and turn on the broiler or high heat, and bake until golden brown (about 5 minutes). *Baking time will depend on the thickness of the fish you use. Watch the fish closely so that it does not overcook.

BAKED ZUCCHINI PARMESAN FRIES



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A super easy recipe for baked zucchini Parmesan fries. Made with almond and coconut flours, this is a flavorful appetizer or side dish everyone will love!

Provided by Megan Olson

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup coconut flour
2 egg whites
¼ cup water
1 cup almond meal
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pour coconut flour into a bowl.
  • Whisk egg whites and water together in a bowl.
  • Combine almond meal, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and pepper in another bowl.
  • Dredge batches of zucchini in coconut flour using tongs. Dip in beaten egg whites; toss in almond meal mixture until coated. Arrange on the lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly golden, about 20 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 63.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

PARMESAN-RANCH BAKED ZUCCHINI COINS



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Make and share this Parmesan-Ranch Baked Zucchini Coins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups zucchini, washed unpeeled
1/3 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Light Dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475°F.
  • Cut zucchini horizontally into 1-inch slices and spread with Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® Light Dressing (both sides).
  • Lay on cookie sheet and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.

BAKED ZUCCHINI WITH PARMESAN



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Make and share this Baked Zucchini With Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 small zucchini, washed and halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the zucchini, cut sides up, in an ovenproof dish large enough to hold them in a single layer. Lightly brush with the olive oil and season with the salt and pepper. In a small bowl mix the Parmesan cheese and garlic together, then sprinkle over the zucchini.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the zucchini are tender and the cheese is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.8, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 139.4, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 4.7

GARLIC & PARMESAN BAKED ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Garlic & Parmesan Baked Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sueie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 side dishes

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium zucchini
1/2 cup shredded cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
cracked pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic

Steps:

  • Slice zucchini lengthwise and score diagonally across top of zucchinies.
  • Place in baking dish.
  • Baste with melted butter and garlic and sprinkle with cheese Bake in moderate oven for 15- 20 minutes or until tender and crisp.

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI



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Categories     Bake     Quick & Easy     Squash

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste. Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15 minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the crisp and golden brown. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose tender zucchini: For the best results, select small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid large, mature zucchini, as they tend to be tougher and have larger seeds.
  • Slice zucchini evenly: To ensure even cooking, cut the zucchini into uniform slices. This will help them cook evenly and prevent some pieces from becoming overcooked while others remain undercooked.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: When placing the zucchini slices on the baking sheet, make sure there is enough space between them so that they can cook evenly. Overcrowding the baking sheet will prevent the zucchini from getting crispy and may result in steamed zucchini instead.
  • Use a flavorful breadcrumb mixture: The breadcrumb mixture is a key component of this recipe, so make sure to use a flavorful combination of ingredients. Consider adding herbs, spices, or grated cheese to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
  • Bake until golden brown: Keep an eye on the zucchini as it bakes and remove it from the oven once it has reached a golden brown color. Overbaking will result in dry, tough zucchini.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Baked Parmesan Zucchini is a delicious and easy way to enjoy this summer vegetable. The zucchini is coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and baked until golden brown. The result is a crispy, tender zucchini dish that is perfect as a side dish or main course. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a healthy and flavorful side dish, this Baked Parmesan Zucchini recipe is sure to please. With its simple ingredients and delicious results, it's a recipe that you'll turn to time and time again.

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