Roasted Golden Zucchini With Breadcrumbs Recipes

ROASTED ZUCCHINI WITH GARLICKY BREAD CRUMBS AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Brush a rimmed sheet pan with olive oil, then lay the zucchini out in an even layer. Brush zucchini with more oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
• Broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and broil until golden in spots, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss together bread crumbs, Parmesan, anchovies, garlic, herbes de Provence or oregano, red-pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 2 tablespoons oil and use your fingers to rub oil, garlic and anchovies into the crumbs.
• When zucchini is browned on both sides, turn off broiler and set oven to 500 degrees. Sprinkle zucchini with mozzarella, then bread crumb mixture; generously drizzle with oil. Bake until cheese melts and bread crumbs turn golden, about 4 minutes.
• Grind black pepper over top and drizzle with more oil, if needed. Top zucchini with olives, basil and additional red-pepper flakes, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

GOLDEN ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut ends of zucchini and cut in half lengthwise.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 T oil in skillet medium hot.
• Place zucchini cut-side down and cook until golden and tender, about 6 minutes.
• While zucchini cooks, mix remaining ingredients in bowl.
• When zucchini is done, cut into 1/2 pieces and toss with breadcrumb mixture.

ZESTY PARMESAN-BREADCRUMB-CRUSTED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch round pie dish with pan spray.
• Slice the zucchini into 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices. Arrange slices in a shingle fashion from the outside edge of the dish to the center.
• Mix together the salt, spices, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Stir in the oil to coat all the breadcrumbs.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the zucchini. Make sure you get all the nooks and crannies of the zucchini slices.
• Place in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the zucchini is cooked through.

ROASTED GOLDEN ZUCCHINI WITH BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil. Arrange vegetables on baking sheet. Brush with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put in oven, until softened and slightly browned, moving occasionally for even cooking, about 5-10 minutes. Keep an eye on it as it cooks very fast! Removed from oven and cover with foil while preparing the rest of the dish.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and crushed red pepper; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add breadcrumbs; stir until golden, about 3 minutes. Throw in rosemary. Season breadcrumb to taste with salt; scrape into bowl.
• Place vinegar in another small bowl; whisk in 3 tablespoons oil. Mix in parsley and oregano. Season to taste with salt.
• Arrange vegetables on platter. Spoon herb dressing over; sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes or until breadcrumb topping is slightly crispy.

ZUCCHINI WITH LEMONY CRUMBS

Steps:

• Toss zucchini with 3/4 teaspoon salt in a colander set over a bowl and let drain 20 minutes. Squeeze handfuls of zucchini in a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, then cook bread crumbs, zest, thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon salt, stirring, until crumbs are golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and wipe out skillet, then cook garlic in remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add zucchini and sauté until softened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve zucchini topped with bread crumbs.