Crispy, golden, and irresistibly savory, these Vegetarian Parmesan Crisps are a quick and easy snack or garnish perfect for elevating your meals. Made with just four simple ingredients—Parmesan cheese, black pepper, garlic powder, and optional dried Italian herbs—this recipe comes together in under 15 minutes. Each bite delivers a crunchy, cheesy burst of flavor, enhanced by the aromatic blend of herbs and spices. These low-carb, gluten-free crisps are perfect on their own as a snack, or as a delicious topping for soups, salads, or pastas. Versatile, flavorful, and ready in minutes, these Parmesan Crisps are a must-try for cheese lovers and anyone seeking a guilt-free indulgence.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Grate the Parmesan cheese finely using a cheese grater. You should have approximately 1 cup of grated cheese.
In a small bowl, mix the grated Parmesan cheese with black pepper, garlic powder, and optional dried Italian herbs if using.
Spoon tablespoons of the cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, and gently flatten each mound into a circle of about 2 inches in diameter, leaving some space between each.
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Be careful not to over-bake as they can quickly go from crisp to burnt.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the crisps cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the Parmesan crisps on their own as a snack or use them to garnish soups, salads, or pastas.
Calories |
398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 644 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 898 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 16 mg | 0% | |
*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.