The Ultimate Crispy Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds (Under 20 Minutes)
Make crispy, cheesy baked zucchini rounds quickly. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a flavorful side dish or appetizer ready in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the zucchini and slice them into rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Lightly brush both sides of each zucchini round with olive oil.
- Dredge each oiled zucchini round into the Parmesan mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres.
- Place the coated zucchini rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overlap them.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the zucchini is tender and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately as a healthy snack or side dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly toast the panko breadcrumbs before mixing them with the cheese.
- If you do not have panko, regular breadcrumbs work, but the texture will be less crisp.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free if you use gluten free panko breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 rounds
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 10
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