Baked Zucchini with Bread Crumbs
A delightful dish featuring crispy breaded zucchini, combining crunchy breadcrumbs and savory parmesan for a comforting experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (traditional or panko)
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Slice the zucchini into uniform rounds or sticks.
- Mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs in a mixing bowl.
- Beat the eggs in another bowl and submerge every zucchini piece into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange coated zucchini in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- Serve warm with a squeeze of lemon juice on top.
Notes
You can prepare the coated zucchini ahead of time. For a healthier option, use an air fryer set to 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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