Best 4 Easy Baked Zucchini Slices Recipes

Zucchini, a versatile summer squash, takes center stage in this collection of easy-to-make baked zucchini slice recipes. From classic cheesy zucchini slices to innovative variations incorporating Mediterranean flavors, sun-dried tomatoes, and even a gluten-free option, these recipes offer a delicious and versatile way to enjoy this garden-fresh vegetable. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, a vegetarian main course, or a healthy snack, these baked zucchini slice recipes have something for every taste and occasion.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BAKED ZUCCHINI

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Perfectly tender crisp zucchini topped with parmesan cheese.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini (sliced into ½" rounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt & pepper to taste
⅓ cup parmesan cheese (shredded, divided)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Toss zucchini slices with olive oil, seasoning, salt & pepper and about 2 tablespoons of the parmesan cheese.
Place on a baking sheet and top with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake 5 minutes.
Turn oven to broil, place pan near the top and broil 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and zucchini is tender crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 141 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED ZUCCHINI

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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick, at an angle
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of Hungarian paprika
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped from the stem, lightly chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Brush 1 teaspoon olive oil on the bottom of an 8 by 8-inch baking dish. Arrange the slices of zucchini in the dish with an overlapping pattern in rows or a spiral in a pie dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika.
To make the topping: In a bowl, stir together the panko breadcrumbs, thyme, Parmesan cheese and season with a sprinkle of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and stir until all the breadcrumbs are soaked with the yellow tint of the oil. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the dish and bake until the top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

EASY BAKED ZUCCHINI CHIPS

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The garlic olive oil is the secret here. Try to find garlic-infused olive oil; I found it at a local olive oil producer.

Provided by Lorie

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Zucchini Appetizer Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon garlic-flavored olive oil
sea salt to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place zucchini in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over zucchini and lightly toss to coat; season with salt. Spread zucchini onto a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 166 mg, Sugar 1 g

OVEN BAKED ZUCCHINI SLICES

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This is so easy to make, and so good! Better for you than frying them, and a good way to use all that zucchini from your garden. Recipe from Thru the Grapevine cookbook.

Provided by Whisper

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices

Steps:

Mix bread crumbs and cheese in one bowl.
In another bowl, put mayonnaise.
With fingers, dip each piece of zucchini first into mayonnaise and then into cheese mixture.
Put zucchini on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
If crispier zucchini is desired, bake in hotter oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.4, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 228.3, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2, Protein 4

Tips:

Choose small to medium-sized zucchini for this recipe, as they have a more tender texture and fewer seeds.
Slice the zucchini evenly so that they cook evenly.
Use a sharp knife to slice the zucchini to get clean, even slices.
To make the zucchini slices extra crispy, toss them in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper before baking.
For a more flavorful zucchini, marinate the slices in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices before baking.
Serve the zucchini slices immediately after baking, while they are still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Baked zucchini slices are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them crispy or tender, plain or seasoned, baked zucchini slices are a great way to enjoy this versatile vegetable.