Baked zucchini is the perfect side dish for just about any meal! Garden fresh zucchini is tossed with olive oil and herbs and topped with a pinch of parmesan cheese.

These baked zucchini rounds come out perfectly tender crisp with a golden parmesan cheese topping.  Serve with steaks, burgers, chicken… or even to snack on on their own!

Pile of Baked Zucchini on a plate

A Versatile Veggie

Zucchini is one of my favorite veggies to plant in my garden, it grows like crazy and we always have an abundance!  It can be used in both sweet recipes (like Zucchini Brownies or Zucchini Banana Bread) and in savory recipes like Easy Stuffed Zucchini Boats!

Of all of the recipes I’ve tried, this one the simplest!

Ingredients

When cooking zucchini, I most often either grill or bake it with just seasonings and olive oil! While I suggest Italian seasonings, you can add in your favorite herbs and spices to change it up or to complement your meal.  The cheese (my favorite part) can be replaced with any cheese you like as well!

This baked zucchini recipe uses zucchini that is cut in ½” rounds to allow the cheese to lightly brown while still keeping the zucchini tender-crisp. If you prefer a softer zucchini, you can cut them thinner (or even cut them into sticks or wedges if you prefer)!

Ingredients for Baked Zucchini in a glass bowl

When making this Baked Zucchini recipe, everything can be prepared well in advance and when dinner is almost ready, just pop this in the oven for a few minutes.

How to Bake Zucchini

Zucchini is very easy to overcook, so I always set a timer while it’s roasting. The thicker you cut your zucchini, the crispier it will stay while you bake it, I find ½” is about perfect!

Zucchini is best baked at a high temperature for a short amount of time, which allows it to slightly caramelize (which adds flavor) without getting mushy. In this recipe, your baked zucchini will only be in the oven for 8-10 minutes, including the broil section to roast it to perfection!

Baked Zucchini with cheese

If you are grilling up some steaks or meat, change this recipe up by grilling your zucchini on the barbecue too (amazing flavor, I might add), and adding your cheese afterward. The flavor of grilled zucchini goes perfectly with steaks and a pasta salad!

Baked zucchini is an easy recipe, and always a crowd-pleaser. The bonus? You will most likely already have everything you need in your kitchen! It’s delicious, loaded with flavor and it’s keto-friendly as it’s naturally low in carbs!

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Easy Baked Zucchini

Perfectly tender crisp zucchini topped with parmesan cheese.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients  

  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into ½" rounds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • cup parmesan cheese shredded, divided

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Toss zucchini slices with olive oil, seasoning, salt & pepper and about 2 tablespoons of the parmesan cheese.
  • Place on a baking sheet and top with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake 5 minutes.
  • Turn oven to broil, place pan near the top and broil 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and zucchini is tender crisp.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 80 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 17.6mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

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  1. I topped with turmeric, rosemary, garlic and parmesan cheese!

    I also made some substituting parmesan for a vegan parmesan.

    both versions came out excellent, thank you!