Best 9 Baked Zucchini Meal Recipes

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Baked zucchini is a flavorful and versatile dish that is loved by many. With its tender texture and delicate flavor, baked zucchini can be enjoyed as a main meal, side dish, or appetizer. Whether you prefer a classic baked zucchini casserole or something more creative like stuffed zucchini boats, there are countless variations of this delectable dish that will satisfy any palate. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating the perfect baked zucchini meal, offering a variety of recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. From simple and straightforward to more complex and unique, our selection of baked zucchini recipes will provide you with the inspiration and guidance you need to create a delicious and memorable meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick, at an angle
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of Hungarian paprika
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped from the stem, lightly chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brush 1 teaspoon olive oil on the bottom of an 8 by 8-inch baking dish. Arrange the slices of zucchini in the dish with an overlapping pattern in rows or a spiral in a pie dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • To make the topping: In a bowl, stir together the panko breadcrumbs, thyme, Parmesan cheese and season with a sprinkle of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and stir until all the breadcrumbs are soaked with the yellow tint of the oil. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the dish and bake until the top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

BAKED ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Baked Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium zucchini
2 tablespoons butter, melted (or olive oil)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Slice zucchini in 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices.
  • Toss with melted butter and oregano.
  • Arrange in a single layer on a greased baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

BAKED ZUCCHINI



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I've been preparing baked zucchini recipes for years. This is a great side dish with many entrees. -Betty Castleberry, Livonia, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, butter and oregano. Arrange in a single layer on a greased baking sheet or shallow baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

QUICK AND EASY BAKED ZUCCHINI



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Recipe video above. This is just a really tasty, quick and easy way to cook zucchini in the oven. For all those times you need a quick veggie side dish! A little sprinkle of parmesan adds great flavour, and breadcrumbs adds a touch of terrific texture.Roasting at a high temp makes the parmesan golden and gets some browning on the zucchini before they turn into watery mush.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 5

600g/ 1.2lb zucchinis ((4 large, 5 medium))
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
2 tbsp parmesan (, grated (store bought sandy type is best))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 240°C / 450°F (220°C fan) with the oven shelf set high in the oven.
  • Trim the ends off the zucchini. Cut medium zucchinis in quarters lengthwise, and large ones into sixths (halve then cut each half into 3 lengthwise to make 6 long "wedges").
  • Pile zucchini on a tray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper. Toss.
  • Line up in two rows so they're touching each other, with the skin side down.
  • Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs, then parmesan, drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Bake 12 minutes until the parmesan is golden and zucchini is soft but not soggy.
  • Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 378 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED ZUCCHINI MEAL



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Make and share this Baked Zucchini Meal recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Summer

Time 55m

Yield 1 dish, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups grated zucchini
1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups cheese cracker crumbs

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine zucchini, cheese, eggs, and seasoning and mix well.
  • Spoon into buttered 2 quart baking dish.
  • Sprinkle cracker crumbs over top.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.6, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 151.8, Sodium 603.2, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 14

BAKED ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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This zucchini casserole is a quiche-like side dish. So easy and delicious! You can add ham or ground beef for a complete meal, if desired.

Provided by SWMtnTop

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
4 cups sliced zucchini
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon salted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onion, bell pepper, and eggs together in a large bowl. Add zucchini, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and dot with butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini is fork-tender and top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 342.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

BREADED AND BAKED ZUCCHINI



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Tangy breaded zucchini is baked until soft.

Provided by Meggles

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons brown mustard
2 tablespoons fat free Italian salad dressing
⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix mustard and Italian dressing together in a bowl. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Dip zucchini slices in the mustard mixture; coat with bread crumbs. Arrange coated zucchini in a casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 757 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

GARLIC & PARMESAN BAKED ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Garlic & Parmesan Baked Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sueie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 side dishes

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium zucchini
1/2 cup shredded cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
cracked pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic

Steps:

  • Slice zucchini lengthwise and score diagonally across top of zucchinies.
  • Place in baking dish.
  • Baste with melted butter and garlic and sprinkle with cheese Bake in moderate oven for 15- 20 minutes or until tender and crisp.

BAKED ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



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Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium zucchini (or 1 large zucchini, or four small zucchini)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese + 2 tbsp
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Slice zucchini slices (about 1/2″ thick)
  • Place zucchini in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil
  • Shake to coat zucchini with olive oil
  • Add parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Shake to coat.
  • Place in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat.
  • Sprinkle with an additional 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, finish on a low broil for another couple of minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 1 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 129 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Look for small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Prepare the zucchini properly: Wash the zucchini well and pat dry. Trim the ends and cut into desired shapes, such as rounds, slices, or sticks.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: Zucchini has a mild flavor, so it can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. Some popular options include garlic, onion, paprika, oregano, and thyme.
  • Don't overcook the zucchini: Zucchini cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked zucchini will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Serve zucchini as a side dish or main course: Zucchini can be served as a side dish or main course. It can be grilled, roasted, sautéed, or baked.

Conclusion:

Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Baked zucchini is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy this summer vegetable. With its simple preparation and endless flavor possibilities, baked zucchini is sure to become a favorite recipe in your kitchen.

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