This simple Roasted Parmesan Zucchini side dish is sure to be your new favorite way to eat zucchini. It just takes a few simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes to prepare these crispy, cheesy bites of this classic summer vegetable.

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Oven Roasted Parmesan Zucchini Recipe
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Easy Parmesan Roasted Zucchini

What is it about the zucchini plant that makes it seem to provide a never ending supply? Even if you love zucchini, it can start to become difficult to find new ways to prepare it.

Reading: How long to roast zucchini at 400

Trust me, we love us some Zucchini Bread around our house but if you are looking for something new, this Roasted Parmesan Zucchini recipe is perfect. The crispy roasted bites of zucchini are popping with flavor and covered with crispy bits of Parmesan cheese.

Cooking with Zucchini

Start by washing your zucchini well and cutting off the tips. There is no need to peel! In fact, the skin of zucchini is where much of the vitamins and minerals are hiding so it’s preferable to keep it on.

Next, you’ll need to cut and slice the zucchini into whichever shapes you want. Using this recipe as a base you can make roasted zucchini slices, half moons or even spears. If you decide to go with spears, you’ll want to adjust the roasting time and temperature to more like 400 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Ingredients in Roasted Parmesan Zucchini

Zucchini – try and find zucchini that are firm, green and roughly the same size. You could also try this recipe with yellow squash.
Avocado Oil – if you can’t find avocado oil, you can also substitute olive oil or even vegetable oil.
Seasoning – we use Italian Seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Other tasty seasoning to try are onion powder, red pepper flakes or fresh basil.
Parmesan Cheese – this should be shredded or grated fresh Parmesan cheese. The stuff from the can won’t melt correctly!

How to Make Oven Roasted Parmesan Zucchini

Prep the zucchini. Wash and slice zucchini into ⅙” thick rounds.
Toss with seasoning. Put the zucchini in a large bowl and add the avocado oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and Parmesan. Toss until well coated, then spread onto a baking sheet in an even layer and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Roast. Place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until barely soft. Remove from the oven and turn to broil. Broil for about 3-5 more minutes, or until golden brown and then remove from the oven.
Serve. Let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm. Enjoy!

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If you are looking for a new way to prepare this classic summer vegetable, this recipe for Roasted Parmesan Zucchini is just for you. It’s a super simple side dish that’s full of flavor and can be made in less than 30 minutes.