Delicious and Healthy Baked Parmesan Zucchini. These spears are crusted in Parmesan cheese and baked to perfection, making them a great side dish for any meal.
Zucchini Parmesan Spears
The hubby and I are actually trying to eat healthier this year. We may even have a small weight-loss competition going on. With that said, we’ve been trying to incorporate more veggies into out meals. We have always loved zucchini as a side dish and wanted to try some Zucchini Parmesan Spears (now favorites along with Zucchini Boats and Baked Zucchini Chips).
We were so glad we came up with a recipe for this, because not only are they quick to put together (just a few minutes), but they are so delicious and make a great side to any meal.
To be quite honest, I’d eat these things even if I wasn’t trying to be healthy because they are that good. They were inspired by the Fried Parmesan Zucchini Sticks at one of our favorite restaurants – Claim Jumper. We figure this is the healthy version of that and will be making these weekly because we love them so much (and if you liked the fried foods, you can check out our fried zucchini).
How to Make Parmesan Crusted Zucchini
As mentioned, this recipe is simple and quick. Begin, by preheating the oven to 350.
From there you will cut the zucchinis in quarters, length-wise and set aside. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray.
Place the zucchinis on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. You can even use a Spray butter if you’d like. Sprinkle on grated Parmesan cheese and any other spices desired. Some of our favorite include:
- garlic salt
- pepper
- dried parsley
Bake for 12-14 minutes and broil for the last 2 minutes until cheese is more cooked.
Can you cut the spears in rounds instead?
Yes, you can! Just be sure to layer the zucchini in a single layer on the foil. You will also need to cut the baking time down a bit to more like 8 – 10 minutes, but this will vary based on how thick you cut the rounds.
How to Store Parmesan Zucchini?
Once baked, you will need to store this in an air-tight container or bag and place in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat by placing in the microwave or we prefer to reheat in the oven for a few minutes.
More Zucchini Recipes
There are so many great and healthy dishes that you an make with zucchini. Along with squash, (which is pretty much prepared the same way) there are countless side dish recipes made with the veggie. Here are some of our favorites:
If you love zucchini, you’ll definitely want to try this simple and delicious recipe. You can also add or omit anything according to your likes. Some spray butter or sprinkled Parmesan cheese would be great on it too!!
For more great veggie sides, check out:
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts
- Baked Parmesan Asparagus
- Roasted Green Beans
- Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
- Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
Zucchini Parmesan Recipe
Delicious and Healthy Baked Parmesan Zucchini. These spears are crusted in Parmesan cheese and baked to perfection, making them a great side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchinis
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350
- Cut the zucchinis in quarters, length-wise. Set aside.
Line a baking sheet with foil and grease with cooking spray.
- Place zucchinis on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle on grated Parmesan cheese (and any other spices desired).
- Top with a little bit of salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes.
- Broil for the last 2 minutes until the cheese is more browned.
I’m obsessed with zucchini too. I used to hate it as a kid but now as a grown up it’s my favorite. Right along with asparagus. (which I hated as a kid too!) Can’t wait to try these!
Zucchini and Asparagus are like my two favorites- could them every day!! 😀
Are these supposed to be somewhat crisp? I’ve made them twice and while I love the flavor, the zucchini sticks are mushy. Am I not baking them long enough?
Because zucchini is so moist they sometimes do get mushy. I would cut thinner strips if you are wanting it to be more crispy. 😉
I love zucchini!! These would be good dipped in some kind of maranara sauce. Yum!
Ooooh yes – Marinara Sauce would be great! Will try that next time. 🙂
Yummy… Pinning 🙂
THANKS!!
Those look amazing! I’ve been trying to eat low fat – I can’t wait to try them!
xoxo
Same… let’s see how last I long. 😉
I just made this for lunch. It was delicious! I ate a whole zucchini by myself.
I sliced my zucchini a bit smaller, but will do quarters (like you suggest) next time. I lost some of the yummy parmesan because my pieces were a little small. Because I was home with only my 6-year-old and didn’t need to be classy, I had no problem picking up the lost parm with my fingers. Om nom.
LOL!! So glad you tried and loved it. 🙂
We love zucchini! Can’t wait to try this sometime. Yummy. Happy New Year btw. Pinning.
Thank you, Theresa!! And Happy New Year to you too!
Oh yes that sounds so good!! Zucchini is my all time favorite veggie!
Same!! It’s like the one veggie I’ve loved even since I was little. 😉
These look delicious!!
Thank you!! 😀
Yummy!! I love zucchini!! My family is going to love this!! Thanks so much for the recipe!!
Thanks, Crystal! They really will love it – it’s so good!! 😀
These look so good Kristyn! I am always looking for new ways to use zucchini – I love it but the kids don’t really. lol. I will definitely be giving these a try!
Only 1 of the 3 older kids like them… maybe one day they’ll actually eat everything I make. 😉
These look so good, Kristyn! I’m trying to find creative ways to eat more veggies and this would be a really tasty way to accomplish that goal! Pinning right now!
Thanks!! I’m trying to do the same. 😀
Looks so yummy! I cannot wait to try them!
Thanks! They really are delish!! Thank you for stopping by. 😀
I’m trying to increase the amount of veggies I am eating….this is simple and looks so good! Thanks
Thanks, Sheryl. You’ll have to let me know if you give them a try. I think you’ll love them! 😀
I try to watch my calorie intake and I love zucchini so I can’t wait to try these out!
You will love them – they are seriously SOOO good! ;D
Yes Please! These look so good! Thank you for sharing your recipe.
I’ve made these a couple of times and just haven’t had the time to comment, but I wanted to tell you that I and my family loved them! I even tried the same thing with potato wedges today and bakes alongside with the zucchinis and they were awesome as well. Can’t wait until asparagus season to try them this way. Thanks for sharing your brilliance!
Yay!! LOVE to heat that Alicia! And I’ll be sharing my version for Asparagus too. Isn’t it so easy and so delicious?!
Nice pictures i am gonna try the zucchini bread and others.
Thanks for the fantastic idea! 🙂 These were very good and so easy – even if I did set off the smoke detector during the broiling phase.
Awesome recipes
This looks like a fantastic way to use the garden zucchini we’re being blessed with this summer. Thanks so much!
This looks so good! We featured it on our blog – check it out! And thanks so much!
http://www.templesquarehospitality.com/blogs/weddings/?p=2702
Thank you so much for the feature. 🙂
I have steam veggies most nights, and to be honest I was getting bored of having the same thing. This recipe seemed like an easy way to mix things up a little on the plate. This was super quick and easy. I set fire to the baking sheet, when trying to grill them at the end. I’ll know better next time not to place them so close. That aside, I loved them. Very tasty and easy. I paired them with lamb cutlets and baked carrot recipe and was thrilled with a very tasty meal. A Pinterest success!
I was wondering why my fried zucchini didn’t turn out quite right, no bread crumbs.
Thanks,
Teresa
Did you drizzle with olive oil and at the end put under the broiler? I’m not sure why? I’m sorry it didn’t..If you try again, let me know what happens!
In your introduction you say this recipe “takes just too minutes” Too? Surely you mean TWO. (If you have fast hands)
Yes, I do mean two 🙂 I’ll fix that. Thank you!
Sounds good.
Thank you..it is 🙂 Hope you’ll try them!
looking for good Italian healty recipes.
Can’t print recipes. Please help!
Oh, darn..I am sorry! It must be something in your settings or with your printer. I wish I could help, but I can’t see it from your end.
I make this, but i cut the zucchini into coins and line a baking sheet with the slices. I loovvee zucchini & asparagus too!!
I love asparagus!! Great idea!