Best 10 Best Zucchini Parmesan Recipes

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Zucchini parmesan is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is made with zucchini slices that are coated in a mixture of flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs, then pan-fried or baked until golden brown. The zucchini is then topped with a flavorful tomato sauce and melted cheese, and baked until bubbly. Zucchini parmesan is a great way to use up leftover zucchini, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal option. With its crispy coating, cheesy filling, and flavorful sauce, zucchini parmesan is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



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You'll knock their socks off with this easy-to-prep side dish that's absolutely delicious. My favorite time to make it is when the zucchini is fresh out of the garden. -Sandi Guettler, Bay City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the tomatoes, seasoned salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is evaporated, 9-10 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



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This is for all of you "eggplant parmesan" people! And especially for those of you with an abundance of garden fresh zucchini to use up, like myself! This is delicious! I like it even better than eggplant parm now and I didn't think that were possible! And even my husband who does not like eggplant loved this!

Provided by Smabbey

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium zucchini, peeled and sliced
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
3 -4 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Dip zucchini slices in egg and then coat with breadcrumb mixture and bake on cookie sheets drizzled with olive oil until golden brown, approximately 10 minutes on each side.
  • Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish.
  • Put one layer of"breaded" zucchini slices on top and coat with more sauce and a generous sprinkling of both cheeses.
  • Repeat this procedure to use up all the zucchini.
  • Cover with tin foil and bake approximately 30 minutes or until top layer of cheese is melted at 375 degrees.
  • MANGIA!

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



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Delicious and easy way to use zucchini!

Provided by Mary Jo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large zucchini, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large pot boil the zucchini until tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a medium frying pan heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the onion and garlic until the onion is tender.
  • Combine the zucchini, onion and garlic in a 9x12 inch casserole dish, and mix well. Pour the spaghetti sauce over the mixture and stir well. Top with mozzarella cheese (use more or less depending on your preference).
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 512.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI



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Crisp, tender zucchini sticks oven-roasted to perfection. It's healthy, nutritious and completely addictive!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste. Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15 minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

ZUCCHINI WITH PARMESAN



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 medium zucchini
Good olive oil
2 large yellow onions cut in half and sliced 1/2 inch thick
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Remove the ends of the zucchini and, if they are large, cut in half lengthwise. Slice the zucchini diagonally in 1/2-inch slices. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan and add the onions. Cook for 10 minutes on medium-low heat, until they start to brown. Add half the zucchini, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the pan and cook, tossing occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, until just cooked through. Sprinkle with Parmesan and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove to a serving platter and repeat with the rest of the zucchini. Serve immediately.
  • Note: If you cook too much zucchini in one pan, you end up steaming rather than sauteing it. I prefer to cook it in 2 batches.

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI CURLY FRIES



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Zucchini that's spiralized, breaded, and baked to crispy perfection. Toss it with some parmesan cheese, and you'll never eat zucchini another way again.

Provided by Steph

Categories     Appetizer     Side

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large eggs (beaten)
1/3 cup flour
2/3 cup bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 (12 ounce) package frozen zucchini veggie spirals

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 Degrees. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • In one bowl, place beaten eggs. In a second bowl, place flour. In a third bowl, mix together bread crumbs, garlic powder and parmesan cheese.
  • Cut zucchini noodles into shorter pieces (about 5-6 inches). Squeeze any extra moisture out of your zucchini with a paper towel. Working in batches, place dredge the noodles through the flour, shaking off the excess. Dredge through eggs, shake off excess, then dredge through parmesan mixture.
  • Spread thin (into one layer) on prepared baking sheets. Bake until golden and crisp, about 12-15 minutes.
  • Dip in ketchup or your favorite fry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 584 kcal, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 728 mg, Carbohydrate 100 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 25 mg

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



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This is a simple layered casserole with three elements: roasted zucchini, a really good homemade tomato sauce and Parmesan. Roasting, rather than frying the zucchini, allows you to cut down on olive oil and time.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, casseroles, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 to 2½ pounds fresh ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 to 4 garlic cloves (to taste)
Salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar
2 sprigs fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 to 2¼ pounds zucchini
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (pepperoncini), to taste
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • If you have a food mill, quarter tomatoes. If not, peel, seed and chop them. (See step 5.)
  • To make tomato sauce, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar and basil sprigs. Increase heat to medium-high. When tomatoes are bubbling briskly, stir and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes have cooked down and are beginning to stick to pan, 15 to 25 minutes, depending on consistency. Remove basil sprigs; taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment. Trim ends off zucchini and cut in half crosswise, then into lengthwise slices, about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick. Season on both sides with salt and pepper and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Arrange zucchini slices on baking sheets in one layer and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Roast for 12 minutes, until lightly browned and easily pierced with a knife. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 375 degrees.
  • If using a food mill, put sauce through medium blade. If not, pulse sauce in a food processor fitted with steel blade until just coarsely puréed. Stir in chopped basil.
  • To assemble the dish, oil a 2-quart gratin with olive oil. Spread 1/4 cup tomato sauce over bottom of dish. Arrange a third of the zucchini in an even layer over tomato sauce. Spoon a third of remaining sauce over zucchini and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat with 2 more layers, ending with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Drizzle on remaining tablespoon olive oil. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbling and browned on the top and edges. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 206, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 862 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

PARMESAN BAKED ZUCCHINI



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Two of the staples of Italian cuisine, zucchini and Parmesan cheese, team up for a recipe that's easy to make and impressive to serve. These baked "boats" are a fresh new way to serve a distinctive side dish.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 zucchini, cut lengthwise in half
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • Place zucchini halves, skin side down, on cookie sheet. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cheese. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with pepper.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is light golden brown. Cool slightly. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

NO-FRY EASY ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



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I have always loved the zucchini Parm that I grew up with, but now that I am a parent I wanted something quicker, easier, and healthier. This is what I came up with. Enjoy! Serve as a side dish with your favorite tomato sauce and pasta.

Provided by sixofus

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, grated
2 zucchini, grated
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (such as Great Value Fiesta Blend®), or more to taste

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease an 8-inch baking pan.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add zucchini, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Increase heat; cook and stir until zucchini is almost soft, about 7 minutes. Drain excess liquid and transfer to the prepared baking pan.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and Mexican cheese blend over zucchini.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and starts to turn brown, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 212.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

PARMESAN ZUCCHINI



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

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 medium zucchini
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, to taste (Lawry's or Johnny's)
1/3-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, to taste (and size of zucchini)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Clean the medium (or large-ish, if you like your squash as I do!) zucchinis well, cut the ends off, and slice them lengthwise into quarters so that you have eight pieces.
  • Coat the bottom of a baking dish with the olive oil and place the zucchini pieces in the dish.
  • Sprinkle with the seasoning salt (I sometimes lightly spray the zucchini with pan spray before sprinkling on the seasoning salt), then with the Parmesan cheese.
  • Place uncovered in the oven and bake for 20 minutes on 350 degrees F.
  • Serve two pieces to each person as a side dish, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.4, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 135.2, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.4

Tips:

  • Choose small to medium zucchini for a tender texture and fewer seeds.
  • Slice the zucchini evenly so they cook evenly.
  • Use a good quality Parmesan cheese for a rich and flavorful dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the zucchini slices. This will prevent them from getting soggy.
  • Serve zucchini parmesan immediately after cooking for the best flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

Zucchini parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy zucchini slices, melted cheese, and flavorful sauce, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give zucchini parmesan a try!

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