Best 9 Parmesan Zucchini Spears Recipes

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If you are looking for a quick, delicious, and healthy way to use zucchini in your next meal, then you will love these Parmesan Zucchini Spears! Parmesan Zucchini Spears are the perfect appetizer, side dish, or snack for any occasion. They are versatile and can be paired with a variety of different dishes. With only a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a mouthwatering side dish that pairs well with meat, fish, or vegetables. This article will provide you with a recipe for making Parmesan Zucchini Spears in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PARMESAN BAKED ZUCCHINI SPEARS



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I'm not a fancy chef. I have zero culinary background! But I have figured out some ways to not only make real food just as fun as the processed stuff some kids are used to...but also make it taste amazing!

Provided by Renee - www.raisinggenerationnourished.com

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 small zucchini (sliced long into spears (smaller ones work better for this way of cooking than the big fat ones))
2 TB avocado oil (or melted butter or coconut oil)
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp pepper
¼ cup or so grated parmesan cheese for the top (you can leave this out if you are dairy free!)

Steps:

  • Put the zucchini on a baking sheet and toss them with everything but the cheese to coat them well.
  • Line up the zucchini so the flesh is facing up, and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, and then under the broiler on high for another 3-5 minutes. Just watch them under the broiler after a few minutes so they don't get too brown.

ROASTED PARMESAN GARLIC ZUCCHINI SPEARS



Roasted Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Spears image

If you're looking for the best way to use up all that summer zucchini, this is it! Quick and easy zucchini spears coated in parmesan and garlic and roasted in the oven to perfection.

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 zucchini (medium sized, about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon peel (grated)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
1 Tablespoon parmesan cheese (shredded)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut zucchini lengthwise into quarters, then cut in half widthwise. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Lay the zucchini on the cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bow whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, garlic, and oregano. Drizzle over zucchini spears. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. To give more of a crisp edge, broil for the last 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 72 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI SPEARS



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An easy 20 minute Parmesan zucchini side dish!

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 - 3 lbs fresh zucchini
1 cup parmesan cheese (fresh grated, split 3/4 cup and 1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (fresh ground)
3/4 teaspoon oregano
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminom foil.
  • Slice zucchini into 3 1/2 - 4 inch spears and line them on baking sheet in a single layer.
  • In a small bowl, add salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and pepper into a bowl and mix. Add olive oils and mix until a loose paste is formed.
  • Use pastry brush to spread oil mixture on zucchini spears.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Turn oven up to broil and cook fro another 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 491 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PARMESAN ZUCCHINI SPEARS



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Delicious side dish, perfect for summer when the zukes are coming in! Recipe is from Light and Tasty's June/July 2005 issue.

Provided by A Messy Cook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 small zucchini (1 lb.)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini into quarters lengthwise, then cut in half crosswise.
  • In large nonstick skillet, saute zucchini in olive oil over medium heat for 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with lemon zest, salt, and pepper; saute 4-5 minutes longer or until zucchini is crisp-tender.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with cheese, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.9, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 131.9, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3, Protein 2.1

PARMESAN ZUCCHINI SPEARS



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This fast-and-fresh side dish is courtesy of Judy Harris of Brainerd, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 small zucchini (1 pound)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini lengthwise into quarters, then cut in half widthwise. In a large nonstick skillet, cook and stir zucchini in oil over medium heat for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon zest, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Remove from the heat; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZUCCHINI SPEARS WITH ROSEMARY, GARLIC AND LEMON



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This side dish is best made with tender small zucchini early in the season, not the behemoths of late summer. Don't stint on the high heat used to brown them; it helps create a pan sauce that is almost meaty (and good for sopping up with bread). Cut the zucchini just before you start cooking; otherwise, it starts to curl, and the spears should be flat so they will brown evenly.

Provided by Cooking Channel

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, smashed and skinned
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 small zucchini (about 6 ounces each), quartered lengthwise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Put the oil, garlic and rosemary in a high-sided medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is deep golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer the garlic and rosemary to a serving platter; set aside.
  • Raise the heat to medium-high. Sprinkle the zucchini with salt and pepper. When the oil is very hot but not quite smoking, add the zucchini, cut side down. (Be careful: The cut zucchini starts to release water as soon as you salt it, so it might spit a bit in the skillet.) Cook, undisturbed, until the bottom side is deep golden brown, about 2 minutes. Carefully turn to the other cut side and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Now turn the zucchini onto the skin sides, turn off the heat, cover and let sit until very tender (the tip of a paring knife inserted into the zucchini should meet no resistance), 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the lemon juice and most of the zest over the zucchini, return the garlic and rosemary to the skillet and use a rubber spatula or tongs to gently turn the zucchini a few times to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the zucchini to the platter and pour the pan juices on top. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

PARMESAN ROASTED ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium zucchini (2 1/2 to 3 pounds total)
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup panko (Japanese bread flakes)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Trim the stem end of the zucchini, cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out a small channel of seeds with a regular teaspoon. Place the zucchini in one layer on a sheet pan, brush generously all over with olive oil and turn the zucchini cut-side down. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until just tender but still firm when tested with the tip of a small paring knife.
  • Meanwhile, make the bread crumbs. In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, parsley, basil, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the panko and 3 1/2 tablespoons of oil and mix well.
  • Turn the zucchini cut-side up and spoon a heaping tablespoon of the panko mixture evenly on each zucchini. Bake for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the panko is crispy. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

PARMESAN FRIED ZUCCHINI



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Turn your fresh zucchini into a great appetizer using breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Excellent served hot, but equally delicious prepared ahead of time and served at room temperature.

Provided by lilcupcake

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
ground black pepper to taste
3 zucchinis, sliced
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Mix bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, and black pepper in a bowl. Dip zucchini slices into eggs, then press into bread crumb mixture, shaking off excess. Place the breaded zucchini onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry breaded zucchini in hot oil in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 350.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

OVEN-ROASTED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI



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I came up with this roasted zucchini recipe looking for a way to cook squash where my kids would eat it. They love this one.

Provided by Jwt Jr.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

vegetable cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 medium zucchini, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly spray a 15 1/2x10 1/2-inch rimmed baking pan with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Mix olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add zucchini and toss to coat. Spread zucchini in a single layer on the prepared pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until zucchini is tender but not too soft, 15 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 634.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth skin.
  • Cut the zucchini into spears that are about 2 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
  • Toss the zucchini spears with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Use a baking sheet that is large enough to hold the zucchini spears in a single layer.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit before baking the zucchini spears.
  • Bake the zucchini spears for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
  • Serve the zucchini spears immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Parmesan zucchini spears are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or weekday meals. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give parmesan zucchini spears a try. You won't be disappointed!

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