Vegan Cheesy Baked Zucchini
Elevate your plant-based cooking game with this irresistible Vegan Cheesy Baked Zucchini! This vibrant and healthy side dish features tender zucchini rounds coated in a savory blend of olive oil, nutritional yeast, and aromatic spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Topped with melty vegan mozzarella shreds, each bite delivers a cheesy, smoky flavor without any dairy. A finishing touch of fresh parsley and zesty lemon juice adds brightness, making this recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or as a versatile side at your next gathering. Ready in just 40 minutes, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly dish is an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 cup Vegan mozzarella shreds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the zucchini slices to the mixture and toss until they are well coated.
Arrange the coated zucchini slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the vegan mozzarella shreds evenly over the zucchini slices.
Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm as a delightful side dish or pair with a salad for a complete vegan meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
391 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.2 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 652 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 493 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 952 mg | 20% | |
*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.
