Description
A golden, cheesy baked zucchini dish with a crispy Parmesan crust and tender interior. This Italian-American side dish is easy to make and perfect for any seasonal meal.
Ingredients
3 medium zucchini
1/3 cup flour
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Melt butter in a bowl
Mix with flour, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper, and olive oil
Slice zucchini lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips
Sprinkle salt over zucchini slices and let sit for 10 minutes
Pat dry with paper towels
Beat egg in a shallow dish
Dip zucchini slices in egg mixture
Coat evenly with the Parmesan-butter mixture
Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 45 minutes, flipping halfway through
Notes
Use gluten-free flour blend if needed
Substitute yellow squash for color variation
For vegan version, replace egg with flaxseed or chickpea flour and use dairy-free cheese
Melted coconut oil can replace butter for dairy-free preparation
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg