Description
Enjoy these Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Rounds as a delicious and healthy side dish or appetizer. With a golden brown, crispy exterior and a flavorful Parmesan coating, these zucchini rounds are sure to be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Rounds:
- 2 medium zucchinis (sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Coating:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare zucchini: Toss zucchini rounds with olive oil in a bowl.
- Mix coating: Combine Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and paprika.
- Coat zucchini: Dip each zucchini round in the Parmesan mixture and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Great low-carb side dish or appetizer.
- Air fryer option for faster cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
