Easy Baked Zucchini - Spend With Pennies

This baked zucchini comes out perfectly tender-crisp with a golden parmesan topping.

Garden fresh zucchini is sliced and seasoned, topped with a pinch of parmesan cheese and baked until golden.

This recipe is great to have on hand, especially when zucchini is abundant and always seems to end up on my doorstep! (This isn’t just my neighbors, right?)
Baked zucchini is loaded with flavor and keto-friendly.
This is a simple recipe that can easily be prepared in advance.
Baked in the oven, these zucchini spears come out tender-crisp.

ingredients assembled to make easy baked zucchini including zucchini, olive oil, lemon, spices, garlic, and salt and pepper

Ingredients for Baked Zucchini

Zucchini: Zucchini is one of my favorite veggies to plant in my garden. To choose the best ones, pick firm blemish-free zucchini. For this recipe pick small to medium-sized yellow or green zucchini.

Seasonings: Add flavor to this recipe with garlic, and store-bought Italian seasoning, or make a homemade version. For extra flavor, top them with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese (optional).

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.
Try Greek seasoning for an earthy, savory flavor perfect for dipping in tzatziki.
Serve as zucchini rounds instead of sticks for a change in presentation.

Ingredients for Baked Zucchini in a glass bowl

How to Bake Zucchini

Cut zucchini into strips. In a large bowl, toss them with seasonings, oil, lemon zest, and parmesan cheese (optional).
Place in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Top with more 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.

My Favorite Tips

The thicker the zucchini is cut, the crispier it will be.
Don’t overcook it or the zucchini may turn mushy.
Instead of oven-roasted zucchini, try this recipe on the grill. Add the cheese after it has cooked.

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Baked Zucchini

Tender and crispy zucchini with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese makes this easy baked zucchini recipe perfect.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

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Preheat oven to 425°F.
Toss zucchini slices with olive oil, seasoning, salt & pepper and about 2 tablespoons of the parmesan cheese.
Place on a baking sheet and top with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake 5 minutes.
Turn oven to broil, place pan near the top and broil 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and zucchini is tender crisp.

Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

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