BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Crisp, tender zucchini sticks oven-roasted to absolute perfection. It's healthy, nutritious and completely addictive!

INGREDIENTS

• 4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside. 
• In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste. 
• Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15 minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.
• Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

NOTES

Adapted from Cooking Classy and iFOODreal

Why It’s A Smart Choice

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

Servings Per Container 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 151.3Calories from Fat 100.8

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.2g17%

Saturated Fat 3.4g17%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 11.6mg4%

Sodium 218.8mg9%

Total Carbohydrate 6.8g2%

Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%

Sugars 5.0g

Protein 7.5g15%

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. 

This is a very heart-friendly side dish. Zucchinis are a great source of potassium, which is important in maintaining a healthy blood pressure. The soluble fiber helps to lower blood cholesterol, and the cheese helps your body absorb the fat soluble vitamins found in the zucchini.

Nutritional information provided by Jessica Penner, RD at Smart Nutrition.