Description
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds are a delicious and healthy side dish or snack featuring tender zucchini slices coated with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and topped with crispy, golden Parmesan cheese. Easy to prepare and perfect for a low-carb, gluten-free option.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini and Seasoning
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Toss Zucchini: In a large bowl, combine the zucchini slices with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to ensure each slice is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange Slices: Lay the zucchini rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they don’t overlap to allow even cooking and crispness.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over each zucchini slice, giving a generous coating for flavor and crisp texture.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the Parmesan cheese has turned golden and crisp.
- Optional Broiling: For extra crispiness, broil the zucchini rounds for an additional 1 to 2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a tasty side dish or healthy snack.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the zucchini rounds for 1–2 minutes after baking.
- Adding a sprinkle of breadcrumbs along with Parmesan cheese can enhance crunch.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for best flavor and better melting.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; Italian seasoning can be substituted with herbs like oregano or basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 8–10 rounds
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
