Best 4 No Fry Easy Zucchini Parmesan Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy way to enjoy zucchini? Look no further than this easy baked zucchini parmesan. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a delectable dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. This recipe is perfect for those who love the taste of traditional zucchini parmesan but are looking for a healthier alternative. With no frying involved, this dish is lower in fat and calories but still delivers on flavor. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

NO-FRY EASY ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



No-Fry Easy Zucchini Parmesan image

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

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI FRIES



Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries image

These crunchy and low-fat veggie fries are super-easy to make - and will certainly satisfy any French fry connoisseur. Dress them up with your favorite dipping sauce or drizzle with cheese sauce for an irresistible upgrade.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
1 pound zucchini (2 to 3 small-to-medium zucchini), cut into 3-inch-by-1/4-inch sticks

Steps:

  • Adjust 2 oven racks to the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Put the wire racks in the baking sheets and coat each generously with cooking spray.
  • Combine the flour and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Combine the eggs and 3/4 teaspoon salt in another large plastic bag; combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a third large plastic bag.
  • Add about a half of the zucchini sticks to the bag with the flour and use a combination of your hands and shaking the bag to coat the zucchini. Remove the zucchini and shake off any excess flour. Transfer to the egg wash and repeat until coated. (It's less messy if you use only one hand for the dry ingredients and the other for the wet.) Let any excess egg drip off before transferring to the breadcrumb mixture; repeat until fully coated (you'll still see some green and white of the zucchini peeking through the breading). Transfer to the prepared baking sheets and coat the breaded zucchini generously with cooking spray (there's no need to turn them). Repeat with the remaining zucchini.
  • Bake, rotating the baking sheets from top to bottom about halfway through, until golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with a little salt and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.

ZUCCHINI WITH PARMESAN



Zucchini with Parmesan image

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.

NO-FRY EASY ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



No-Fry Easy Zucchini Parmesan image

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     Zucchini Side Dishes

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

Tips for Making the Best Zucchini Parmesan:

  • Choose medium-sized zucchini that are straight and firm, with no blemishes.
  • Slice the zucchini about 1/4 inch thick. If the slices are too thin, they will be too crispy and may burn. If they are too thick, they will not cook evenly.
  • To prevent the zucchini slices from sticking to the baking sheet, lightly grease the pan with cooking spray or olive oil.
  • For a more flavorful zucchini parmesan, use a flavorful cheese blend. A combination of Parmesan, Romano, and mozzarella cheese is a classic choice.
  • Grate the cheese finely so that it melts evenly over the zucchini slices.
  • Bake the zucchini parmesan until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the zucchini is tender. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve the zucchini parmesan immediately, garnished with fresh herbs such as basil or parsley.

Conclusion:

Zucchini parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion! This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini, and it is also a healthy and flavorful dish that the whole family will enjoy. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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