Irresistibly Crunchy Garlic Parmesan Roasted Zucchini
A delightful recipe for crispy, golden zucchini rounds coated in garlic and Parmesan, perfect as a side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the zucchinis: wash, dry, and slice into rounds.
- Create a mixture of zucchinis, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Add grated Parmesan and toss to coat.
- Arrange the zucchini on a lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the oil mixture. Nutritional yeast can be used as a vegan substitute for Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: zucchini, garlic, Parmesan, roasted vegetables, easy side dish, vegetarian recipe