Zucchini and Parmesan
Zucchini and parmesan are a match made in heaven. Does anyone else agree?
While we are social distancing ourselves during the Covid-19 pandemic, I am on a mission to create new and yummy recipes to share with you from items that are already in my refrigerator and pantry. It’s really amazing the things you can create and come up with when you have to be resourceful.
This recipe is super easy and is seriously one of the best side dish recipes I have made. The best part is that there are no breadcrumbs used, so it is also low-carb, gluten-free and keto-friendly.
If you are looking for other healthy recipes to fit these diets, check out another one of my favorite recipes here.
If you decide to try it, I would love to know what you think of it in the comments below. Stay safe everyone!
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks
I am a lover of zucchini. I can eat it in a variety of ways, but this newest recipe may be my favorite. Rubbed with olive oil, salt and pepper, garlic, and my secret seasoning, sprinkled with real Parmesan cheese, then baked in the oven to golden brown perfection! You are sure to love it too.
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium zucchini
- 1/2 cup of Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tbsp of garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp of sugar-free cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp of EVOO
Instructions
- Preheat your oven tp 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Cut your zucchini into sticks. I usually half mine and then cut the halves into 4-5 sticks each depending on the thickness. Put into a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle with EVOO. Add in the seasoning, and coat well with your hands. Place skin side down on your baking sheet in a single layer. Top with parmesan cheese.
- Bake on the top rack of your oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Switch your oven to broil for 4-5 minutes so that the zucchini and cheese can crisp up. It turns a beautiful, golden brown color.
- Serve warm, and sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese if you prefer.
- Enjoy this quick and healthy side dish. Comment below if you try it out and let me know what you think. Enjoy!
Notes
If you can't find a healthy cajun seasoning in your local store, here is one of my favorites you can order from Amazon. Cajun Seasoning
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 85
I love zucchini, and parmesan cheese. I cannot wait to try this, it looks like something I’d make an entire meal of!
Yum! I wish I could find some zucchini. I did buy some seeds. Hopefully I can get some to grow so I can make this.
I’m definitely going to try this! I oven bake zucchini all the time, now I can put your spin on it!
Woohoo…….I can’t wait for you to try it. Let me know what you think.
I’m a huge fan of zucchini, so I know I’ll love this recipe.
Yes, you are sure to love this one then! I swear, there is no bad way to cook zucchini. =) Thanks for stopping by.
These look amazing! I will have to try this recipe. Thanks for the inspiration! 👓🚢🍕
Thanks so much for checking it out, Ceci!
I would love to try these for sure. Great and healthy snack for these cold, dreary days.
I hope you love them! Would love to know what you think.
We do this too, minus the cajun seasoning. I’ll have to try add remember to add the cajun seasoning next time I make them. Thanks for this!
I am currently swimming in homegrown zucchini (and have been for some time) but I haven’t tried anything like this yet. Thanks for sharing – I might just make these for dinner tomorrow!
This sounds amazing. Home-grown veggies are always the best. Can’t wait to hear what you think Katerina!