Description
Delicious and crispy Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds are a perfect healthy side dish or snack. These zucchini slices are seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, coated in olive oil, and topped with golden, melted Parmesan cheese for a flavorful low-carb and gluten-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cheese
- 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 ensure even baking.
- Toss Zucchini: In a large bowl, combine the zucchini slices with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat each slice evenly in the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Lay the zucchini rounds out in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping for proper crisping.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of each zucchini slice, which will melt and create a flavorful crispy topping.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the Parmesan has turned golden and crisp.
- Optional Broil: For extra crispiness, switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove the zucchini rounds from the oven and serve them warm as a tasty side dish or a healthy low-carb snack.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 1–2 minutes of baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
- You can substitute zucchini with yellow squash for a similar texture and flavor.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
