Zucchini is one of my all-time favorite summer veggies.
In this baked zucchini recipe, fresh zucchini is sliced, seasoned, topped with a pinch of parmesan cheese, and baked until golden.
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This Baked Zucchini is Perfect for Summer Because…
- It’s so easy to make—simply slice, season, and bake!
- Baked zucchini is delicious and takes just minutes of prep.
- It can be prepared in advance and put in the oven just before serving.
- Baked in the oven, these zucchini spears come out tender-crisp.
Ingredients for Baked Zucchini
Zucchini: Zucchini is one of my favorite veggies to plant in my garden. For this recipe, pick small to medium-sized yellow or green zucchini. If using a large garden zucchini, peel the tough skin if needed and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds.
Seasonings: I keep this recipe simple with parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. You can add other seasonings or fresh herbs to taste.
Variations
- Swap out the Italian seasoning for lemon pepper seasoning, it adds a zesty flavor.
- Top with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, like parsley, and lemon juice.
- Add minced garlic or other herbs like oregano or thyme.
How to Bake Zucchini
- Cut zucchini round and toss with seasonings (optional).
- Place in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Top with a bit of parmesan cheese and bake.
- Broil for a few minutes until golden brown (recipe below).
Serve with steaks, burgers, chicken…or as a snack with marinara for dipping.
Holly’s Tips
- The thicker the zucchini is cut, the crisper it will be.
- Don’t overcook it, or the zucchini may turn mushy.
- Zucchini can be cut into other shapes, such as sticks or zucchini fries.
- Instead of oven-roasted zucchini, try this recipe on the grill. Add the cheese after it has cooked.
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Did you love this Baked Zucchini Recipe? Leave a comment and a rating below!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini about 1 pound
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the zucchini into ½-inch rounds.
- Toss zucchini slices with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the parmesan cheese and toss to combine.
- Arrange the zucchini on the prepared baking sheet and top with the remaining parmesan cheese. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Turn the oven to broil and move the baking sheet 4 to 6-inches from the broiler. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned and the zucchini is tender crisp.
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Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Side Dish
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Loved this. I made it for the first time tonight for dinner and the 2 of us ate the whole batch in one go! Definitely a keeper. Thanks and God bless :)
You’re welcome Jess, glad you loved it!
Can yellow squash be added?
Absolutely!
I love zucchini,and I’m
How many is a serving for 80 calories?
The recipe makes 4 servings, so ¼ of the recipe! Hope that helps Cindy :)
Really enjoyed these little gems. I used a homemade Italian seasoning infused EVOO. I roasted a bit longer than recipe suggested then broiled. I think next time I might add just a sprinkling of panko to Parmesan topping give it just a bit of crunch. Overall, very tasty and look forward to trying it with chicken cubes as a foil packet for camping
BTW: I also like the idea of adding carrots and mushrooms to the mixture as a previous reviewer suggested.
That sounds delicious! So glad you loved this recipe!
Good idea with the panko or for low carb, you may want to sprinkle with crushed pork rinds instead of panko.
Neat idea! Will have to try it Leslie!
Yummm!!! This was delicious.. doubled the recipe because I added 2 carrots, mushrooms, and 1 large zucchini.. put in the oven for 20 minutes. Delicious!
So glad you loved it Michele!
These were great! Before the last minutes under broiler I added a little mozzarella shredded on top of each one. Thanks for the quick delicious recipe .
So glad you loved them Kathy!
These look absolutely scrumptious! I can’t wait to try this recipe for the summer :)
Perfect for the summer zucchini crop Stephanie!
Easy, delicious, and low carb. That’s my kind of side! Even the kids would like this!
Perfect for all the influx of zucchini we’re about to get from our CSA box. Chocolate zucchini bread is my husband’s favorite use for it, but this looks just a little bit healthier. ;)
Our vegetable and herb garden is blooming and I can’t wait until zucchini pop up. We love zucchini during hot summer months and this will be perfect with steak and oven roasted tomatoes!
These are amazing. My family loves zucchini and we eat this several times a week. It is perfect with just about every dish you can imagine.
These look delicious! Just the perfect complement to the batch of turkey burgers I’m planning on testing out my homemade bread with! I definitely can’t wait to try it!
Sounds like they would go perfectly, let me know how they turn out!
How delicious do these baked zucchini look?!? Everyone in my family would just love these little rounds… even the littles!
So glad you love this recipe Meredith!
Gosh I’m dying for zucchini season! I could eat it every day but for some reason I feel bad eating it in the winter… stupid seasonal eating lol! When the plants start cranking out zucchini I’ll be trying this recipe!
Let me know how it turns out!
This is such a great way to dress up such a mild vegetable. So simple but still flavorful. My 3 yo will love this, as long as she doesn’t just pick off the cheese!
Thanks Lauren!
Such a great way to use the zucchini! I absolutely love that golden crispy coating on them too! Easy and tasty recipe, thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome Anna, enjoy!
The cheese on top of the zucchini is just the right amount to get my family to eat vegetables! They LOVED this!
I am so glad they loved it Michele!
Great recipe! Perfect side for summer meals; a crowd pleaser!
Having your own veggie garden is one of the coolest thing of everyone who loves cooking! I’m really jealous xD I’ve never tried to bake zucchini like this type. Looks so simple and tasty,
You’ll enjoy it Natalie!