Description
Looking for the best quick veggie side? This roasted Parmesan zucchini is easy, healthy, and totally delicious! A simple recipe perfect for dinners, snacks, or even entertaining. Crisp, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this is one of the best ideas for using up summer zucchini fast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice zucchini into ¼-inch rounds.
- Toss zucchini with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange slices in a single layer on baking sheet.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over each round generously.
- Roast 15–18 minutes until cheese is golden and edges are crisp.
- Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra browning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a microplane for fine, even cheese melt.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Try mixing in panko for extra crunch.
- Best served fresh—don’t cover tightly to avoid steam.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 slices
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg