Italian Baked Zucchini Side Dish Recipes

BAKED ZUCCHINI RECIPE WITH PARMESAN AND THYME

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan, thyme and spices until well combined.
• Prepare a large baking sheet topped with a wire baking rack like this one. Lightly brush the baking rack with extra virgin olive oil (or use a healthy cooking spray.) Arrange the zucchini sticks, skin-side down, on the baking rack and brush each zucchini stick with extra virgin olive oil
• Sprinkle the Parmesan-thyme topping on each zucchini stick
• Bake in heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Then, for a golden crispy topping, broil for 2 to 3 minutes more, watching carefully.
• Serve immediately as an appetizer with a side of tzatziki or hummus for dipping! Or serve it as a side next to your protein of choice.

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• 1. Heat evoo in a large skillet over medium heat. 2. Add onion and sauté 2 minutes. 3. Add zucchini, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 3 minutes. 4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Serve immediately. Recipe courtesy of Quick & Kosher: Recipes from the Bride Who Knew Nothing by Jamie Geller (Feldheim 2007). Want recipes like this delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up now for Jamie Geller's Weekly Newsletter.

PARMESAN BAKED ZUCCHINI

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.

ITALIAN BAKED ZUCCHINI SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine zucchini slices and olive oil in a large bowl and toss to coat well.
• Mix Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, oregano, salt, and pepper in a second bowl or shallow dish. Dip oiled zucchini into bread crumb mixture and arrange close together on the baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, turning after 20 minutes so they brown evenly.

ITALIAN BAKED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, tomatoes, and garlic with the olive oil. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese, and toss again.
• Pour the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish and bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, garnish with the parsley and serve.

BAKED ZUCCHINI PARMESAN

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.

ZUCCHINI TOMATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375˚F.
• On the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish mix together the tomato sauce with garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
• Arrange the sliced veggies upright, alternating between tomatoes, zucchini, and potatoes. Fit them tightly against one another until the baking dish is filled.
• Season with remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and fresh ground black pepper.
• Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the veggies.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
• Remove aluminum foil, sprinkle top with shredded parmesan, and continue to bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until veggies are tender and bubbly.
• Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.
• Garnish with parsley.
• Serve.

ITALIAN STYLE BAKED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small skillet render the bacon. When almost crisp, add the olive oil and heat up. When the olive oil is hot, add the shallots and cook for a few minutes or until tender. Add the oregano and prosciutto and simmer for a minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cut the baby zucchini in half. If you are using small zucchini, then cut them in half horizontally, then each half in quarters lengthwise. Set them in a lightly oiled gratin dish, skin side down. Sprinkle with the bacon mixture and scatter parsley on top. Cover and bake or 20 minutes.

25+ BEST ZUCCHINI RECIPES: BAKED ZUCCHINI RECIPE WITH PARMESAN AND THYME

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together the grated Parmesan, thyme, and spices in a medium bowl.
• Prepare a large baking sheet that's topped with a wire baking rack. Lightly brush the wire baking rack with extra virgin olive oil (or use a healthy cooking spray.) Place the zucchini spears, skin-side down, on the baking rack in a single layer. Brush each one with extra virgin olive oil.
• Sprinkle the herb and cheese topping on each zucchini stick so they are all lightly coated.
• Bake in the heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. For a crispy golden topping, broil for 2 to 3 minutes more. Watch it carefully so the zucchini does not burn.
• Serve immediately as an appetizer with a dipping sauce, or as a side next to your protein of choice.