Italian Baked Zucchini
Bring a taste of Italy to your table with this flavorful Italian Baked Zucchini recipe! Perfectly hollowed zucchini halves are brushed with a fragrant blend of olive oil, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning, then topped with a mouthwatering mix of parmesan, mozzarella, and crispy breadcrumbs. Baked to golden perfection, this dish delivers a tender, caramelized zucchini base with a crunchy, cheesy topping. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a versatile choice for a wholesome side dish or a light vegetarian main course. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley, this easy-to-make recipe is bursting with Mediterranean flavors that are sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cups mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the zucchini thoroughly and pat them dry. Trim off the ends and slice them lengthwise into halves.
Using a small spoon, scoop out the seeds to create a hollow center in each zucchini half.
Mince the garlic cloves finely. In a small bowl, mix the garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the mixture evenly over the zucchini halves, ensuring the exposed surfaces are coated.
Place the seasoned zucchini halves cut side up in a baking dish.
In another small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and breadcrumbs.
Sprinkle the cheese and breadcrumb mixture generously over the zucchini halves.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or as a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 826 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 579 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
