Description
Enjoy this Perfect Easy Baked Zucchini, a simple and delicious side dish packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs zucchini about 3–4 medium
- ends trimmed
- sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds or half-moons
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- divided
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced zucchini with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned zucchini on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese over the zucchini.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add other spices or herbs to enhance the flavor. Serve warm as a side dish or as a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
Keywords: Perfect Easy Baked Zucchini, zucchini recipes, baked vegetables, healthy side dish