Best 11 Sesame Parmesan Zucchini Recipes

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**Savory and Crunchy: A Culinary Journey with Sesame Parmesan Zucchini**

Embark on a delectable culinary adventure with our tantalizing Sesame Parmesan Zucchini. This symphony of flavors is a delightful combination of crispy zucchini, nutty sesame seeds, and savory Parmesan cheese, creating a dish that will elevate your taste buds. Our curated collection of recipes offers a range of culinary experiences, from a classic air fryer method to a tantalizing oven-baked variation. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a golden-brown exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. Whether you prefer the simplicity of a skillet-fried zucchini or the zesty kick of a spicy Szechuan sauce, our recipes cater to diverse palates and cooking preferences. Get ready to indulge in the irresistible crunch and savor the harmonious blend of flavors that make Sesame Parmesan Zucchini a culinary masterpiece.

**Recipe 1: Air Fryer Sesame Parmesan Zucchini**

This recipe harnesses the power of an air fryer to achieve crispy perfection. Simply toss zucchini slices with a delectable blend of sesame seeds, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and paprika, then let the air fryer work its magic. In just a few minutes, you'll have a golden-brown and flavorful snack or side dish that's both healthy and satisfying.

**Recipe 2: Oven-Baked Sesame Parmesan Zucchini Fries**

For those who prefer a classic oven-baked approach, this recipe delivers crispy zucchini fries coated in a savory Parmesan and sesame seed crust. Cut zucchini into thin strips, then toss them with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the Parmesan and sesame seed mixture on top and bake until golden brown. These fries are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce or enjoying as a crunchy snack.

**Recipe 3: Skillet-Fried Sesame Parmesan Zucchini**

If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this skillet-fried version is sure to please. Simply slice zucchini and fry it in a hot skillet with olive oil until tender. Add a mixture of sesame seeds, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes, and toss to coat. Serve immediately for a flavorful and satisfying dish.

**Recipe 4: Spicy Szechuan Sesame Parmesan Zucchini**

For those who love a bit of heat, this recipe incorporates the bold flavors of Szechuan sauce. Start by stir-frying zucchini slices in a wok or large skillet. Add a tantalizing sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle with a combination of sesame seeds and Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor and texture.

**Recipe 5: Sesame Parmesan Zucchini Bites**

These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties or as a fun after-school snack. Combine grated zucchini, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, and seasonings in a bowl. Form into small balls and bake until golden brown. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a delightful appetizer or snack.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



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Delicious and easy way to use zucchini!

Provided by Mary Jo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large zucchini, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large pot boil the zucchini until tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a medium frying pan heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the onion and garlic until the onion is tender.
  • Combine the zucchini, onion and garlic in a 9x12 inch casserole dish, and mix well. Pour the spaghetti sauce over the mixture and stir well. Top with mozzarella cheese (use more or less depending on your preference).
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 512.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

PARMESAN ZUCCHINI



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Leslie Kvidal writes from Pascagoula, Mississippi, "The only way my daughter would eat zucchini was in a cake, until I came up with this Italian-style recipe one day. She had to have seconds!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt-free Italian herb seasoning
Dash salt and pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute the zucchini, onion and seasonings in oil for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in Parmesan cheese; cook for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



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This is a simple layered casserole with three elements: roasted zucchini, a really good homemade tomato sauce and Parmesan. Roasting, rather than frying the zucchini, allows you to cut down on olive oil and time.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, casseroles, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 to 2½ pounds fresh ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 to 4 garlic cloves (to taste)
Salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar
2 sprigs fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 to 2¼ pounds zucchini
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (pepperoncini), to taste
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • If you have a food mill, quarter tomatoes. If not, peel, seed and chop them. (See step 5.)
  • To make tomato sauce, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar and basil sprigs. Increase heat to medium-high. When tomatoes are bubbling briskly, stir and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes have cooked down and are beginning to stick to pan, 15 to 25 minutes, depending on consistency. Remove basil sprigs; taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment. Trim ends off zucchini and cut in half crosswise, then into lengthwise slices, about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick. Season on both sides with salt and pepper and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Arrange zucchini slices on baking sheets in one layer and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Roast for 12 minutes, until lightly browned and easily pierced with a knife. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 375 degrees.
  • If using a food mill, put sauce through medium blade. If not, pulse sauce in a food processor fitted with steel blade until just coarsely puréed. Stir in chopped basil.
  • To assemble the dish, oil a 2-quart gratin with olive oil. Spread 1/4 cup tomato sauce over bottom of dish. Arrange a third of the zucchini in an even layer over tomato sauce. Spoon a third of remaining sauce over zucchini and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat with 2 more layers, ending with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Drizzle on remaining tablespoon olive oil. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbling and browned on the top and edges. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 206, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 862 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

ZUCCHINI WITH PARMESAN



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 medium zucchini
Good olive oil
2 large yellow onions cut in half and sliced 1/2 inch thick
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Remove the ends of the zucchini and, if they are large, cut in half lengthwise. Slice the zucchini diagonally in 1/2-inch slices. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan and add the onions. Cook for 10 minutes on medium-low heat, until they start to brown. Add half the zucchini, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the pan and cook, tossing occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, until just cooked through. Sprinkle with Parmesan and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove to a serving platter and repeat with the rest of the zucchini. Serve immediately.
  • Note: If you cook too much zucchini in one pan, you end up steaming rather than sauteing it. I prefer to cook it in 2 batches.

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI



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Crisp, tender zucchini sticks oven-roasted to perfection. It's healthy, nutritious and completely addictive!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup freshly 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 crisp and golden brown. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

SESAME PARMESAN ZUCCHINI



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Categories     Cheese     Squash     Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium zucchini, quartered and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with the olive oil, sesame oil, sesame seeds, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, and garlic salt. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

SESAME ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Sesame Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 small zucchini, large dice
1 small onion, small dice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Saute zucchini and onion in oil for 4 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients, toss to mix.

PARMESAN ZUCCHINI



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

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 medium zucchini
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, to taste (Lawry's or Johnny's)
1/3-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, to taste (and size of zucchini)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Clean the medium (or large-ish, if you like your squash as I do!) zucchinis well, cut the ends off, and slice them lengthwise into quarters so that you have eight pieces.
  • Coat the bottom of a baking dish with the olive oil and place the zucchini pieces in the dish.
  • Sprinkle with the seasoning salt (I sometimes lightly spray the zucchini with pan spray before sprinkling on the seasoning salt), then with the Parmesan cheese.
  • Place uncovered in the oven and bake for 20 minutes on 350 degrees F.
  • Serve two pieces to each person as a side dish, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.4, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 135.2, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.4

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



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You'll knock their socks off with this easy-to-prep side dish that's absolutely delicious. My favorite time to make it is when the zucchini is fresh out of the garden. -Sandi Guettler, Bay City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the tomatoes, seasoned salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is evaporated, 9-10 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SESAME STEAMED ZUCCHINI



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Here's a super-simple way to dress up zucchini from Wanda Penton of Franklinton, Louisiana. Asian flavor and sesame seed crunch make this side dish a treat to eat! Tip Idea: Yellow summer squash could be substituted for some of the zucchini.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 small zucchini
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
Dash salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and then into 1/2-in. slices. Place in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Transfer zucchini to a serving bowl; drizzle with sesame mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

SESAME PARMESAN ZUCCHINI



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Categories     Cheese

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium zucchini, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with the olive oil, sesame oil, sesame seeds, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, and garlic salt. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Look for small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth, dark green skin. Avoid zucchini that are large, have blemishes, or are soft.
  • Slice the zucchini evenly: This will help them cook evenly. You can use a mandoline or a sharp knife to slice the zucchini into thin, even slices.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the zucchini, be sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from steaming.
  • Cook the zucchini until tender: Zucchini should be cooked until tender but still slightly firm. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Use a good quality Parmesan cheese that is grated fresh.
  • Garnish with herbs: Before serving, garnish the dish with fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or thyme. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Sesame Parmesan Zucchini is a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up zucchini from your garden or local farmer's market. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy addition to your diet.

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