Description
A crispy and flavorful appetizer or side dish featuring zucchini slices coated in Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection. These Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Rounds are a delightful and healthy treat that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
Zucchini Rounds:
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds
Coating Mixture:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Egg Wash:
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare coating mixture: In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare egg wash: In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Coat zucchini rounds: Dip each zucchini round into the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake: Place the coated zucchini rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
