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    Home » Side Dish » Parmesan Crusted Zucchini

    Published: Aug 29, 2018 · Modified: Sep 3, 2021 by Desarae

    Parmesan Crusted Zucchini

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    Crispy, salty. cheesy, baked zucchini! Doesn't that sound amazing? You'll never believe how easy this parmesan crusted zucchini is!

    sliced zucchini with golden parmesan crust

    HOW TO MAKE PARMESAN CRUSTED ZUCCHINI

    STEP ONE: The Zucchini

    You can slice your zucchini really any way that you prefer? If you like more of a zucchini stick instead of sliced zucchini, chop it up that way! I cut them in different ways all the time, This time I sliced them, you dont want them sliced too thin, about ¼ an inch.

    sliced zucchini on cutting board

    STEP TWO: COAT THE ZUCCHINI

    To create a nice crispy crust you will want to coat the zucchini in olive oil. Then you are ready to dip them into the crust.

    sliced zucchini in bowl with olive oil

    PARMESAN CRUST

    What kind of parmesan do I use? you will want to use fresh grated parmesan. Instead of the shelf stable kraft kind (gross) go to the specialty cheese section and pick up a tub of freshly grated parmesan cheese, OR a fresh block of parmesan cheese.
    Did you know my tub of freshly grated parmesan cheese from the specialty cheese isle was THE SAME PRICE as the processed parmesan cheese from the shelf? However, it taste a million times better.

    fresh parmesan cheese, olive oil, salts and parsley in plates

    STEP THREE: MIX THE INGREDIENTS AND COAT

    Chop your parsley and mix all the cheese and salts together. toss them in a large bowl. After coating your zucchini in oil dip both side generously into the parmesan mixture.

    parmesan mixture coating a zucchini in bowl

    HOW TO BAKE THE PARMESAN COATED ZUCCHINI

    Depending on how you decide to cut your zucchini will change how long you bake it, but no matter how long your baking you'll want to bake it like this on a cooling sheet to that air is able to circulate around the crust and make it nice and crispy.

    coated zucchini on wire rack with cookie sheet

    STEP FOUR: BAKE

    For thinner zucchini like shown I like to just broil it for a few minutes and even sometimes flip it half way. If you choose to cut your zucchini into spears so it is like a thick, long triangle you will want to bake for about 10 minutes and then broil to crisp up the crust.
    baked parmesan crusted zucchini

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    baked parmesan crusted zucchini

    Parmesan Crusted Zucchini

    Crispy, salty, delicious parmesan crusted zucchini made with fresh parmesan, sea salt and fresh parsley. The perfect crispy snack or side. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 77kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup parmesan cheese fresh, grated
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
    • ¼ cup parsley chopped
    • 1 /2 cup olive oil
    • 2-3 med zucchini

    Instructions

    • In small bowl mix grated parmesan cheese, sea salt, garlic salt and chopped parsley.
    • Slice zucchini as desires (pictured I sliced them length wise) coat in olive oil and then generously coat in parmesan mixture.
    • Take a cooling rack and lay on a sheet cake pan. Place zucchini on cooling rack. This allows the air circulate around the zucchini to help create a crispy crust. 
    • Broil sliced zucchini for 2-4 minutes and flip. Broil opposite side, until crust is golden brown and crispy. 
      If zucchini is cut into spears bake at 350 for 15 minutes, skin side down, and broil for 2-4 minutes until golden brown. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 199mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    1. Michelle says

      March 29, 2020 at 11:38 am

      The beautiful images that have my mouth watering include some sort of dip or sauce. Might you be able to share what it is?! Yum! The zucchini is prepped now and waiting for our meat to have 15 minutes left!

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    2. Erin V says

      December 01, 2018 at 3:29 am

      5 stars
      i wish i could coat everything in parmesan- SO SO GOOD AND CRUNCY

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    3. Mary Smith says

      July 21, 2014 at 11:14 am

      Recipe for Parmesan crusted Zucchini doesn't say what you do with the Johnny's Garlic Spread.....??

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      • Desarae says

        July 31, 2014 at 11:54 pm

        When recipe card said "mix dry ingredients" that means the salt, cheese, and garlic spread. Or if you are using dry herbs for an alternative to Johnny's garlic spread.

        Reply

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