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Crispy Baked Parmesan Zucchini

Crispy Baked Parmesan Zucchini: A Guilt-Free Snack Delight

Discover how crispy baked parmesan zucchini transforms a humble vegetable into a guilt-free snack delight.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini
  • 2 medium Zucchini Sliced into rounds
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For crispiness
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Can substitute with oregano or thyme
To Season
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Optional Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash zucchinis and slice them into rounds about 1/4-inch thick, then pat dry.
  3. In a bowl, combine zucchini slices with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  4. Add most of the grated parmesan cheese and mix gently.
  5. Lay zucchini in a single layer on the baking sheet and sprinkle with the reserved parmesan.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley or lemon zest, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crunch, ensure zucchini slices are dry before baking and do not overcrowd them on the baking sheet.

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