Description
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds are a delicious and healthy side dish or snack featuring tender zucchini slices coated with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and topped with golden, crispy Parmesan cheese. Perfectly baked to achieve a flavorful and crunchy texture, these zucchini rounds are low in carbs and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Zucchini: In a bowl, toss the zucchini slices with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until each slice is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Lay the zucchini slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure even baking and crispiness.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over each zucchini slice to create a flavorful, crispy topping when baked.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the Parmesan cheese is golden and crisp.
- Optional Broil for Crispiness: For extra crispiness, place the zucchini rounds under the broiler for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a healthy side dish or low-carb snack.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the zucchini rounds for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.
- You can add a sprinkle of breadcrumbs along with the Parmesan cheese for added crunch.
