Description
Tender zucchini sticks baked with a crisp Parmesan topping that delivers big flavor in a light, oven-baked side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Wash, dry, and quarter the zucchini lengthwise.
- Toss zucchini with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange zucchini on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over the zucchini.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and tender.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Broil briefly at the end for extra color if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg