You’ve made all the zucchini recipes. Then you look in your refrigerator and OMG THERE IS STILL SO MUCH ZUCCHINI. Time to bake this easy Roasted Zucchini recipe!
Zucchini spears that are seasoned with Parmesan and herbs and roasted to tender perfection, oven baked zucchini is the kind of no-brainer vegetable side dish that you’ll make first from summer necessity.
Then you’ll make it again because it’s simple and healthy, and miraculously everyone in your household eats it happily without complaint. (And for a hint of summer smoky flavor, try Grilled Zucchini.)
Zucchini Casserole (easy & Cheesy!)
While every now and then I want to get more creative or indulgent with my sides (ahem, Bacon Wrapped Asparagus), most of the time, I want side dishes that are quick to prep, healthy, and will go well with a variety of dishes.
Like my favorite Roasted Potatoes and Carrots and Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts, it bakes away hands-free in the oven so that I can focus on pulling together the rest of the meal.
And, like this Easy Sautéed Zucchini and Sautéed Cabbage, it has friendly ingredients like Parmesan and olive oil that win over picky eaters and vegetable skeptics.
Herb Roasted Zucchini With Parmesan
The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity. Don’t overthink it! I’ve included a few basic steps, plus tips for you to vary up the spices if you’re feeling frisky.
To roast a medley of vegetables, and for more tips and seasoning suggestions, check out my ultimate guide to Oven Roasted Vegetables.
Cutting the zucchini into halves, then quarters, makes this recipe ultra quick and easy to prep because the zucchini takes less time to chop.
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds {2 Ingredient Zucchini Crisps}
Other benefits of larger pieces: larger pieces of zucchini are less prone to overcooking (and thus becoming soggy). See more about how to avoid soggy zucchini below.
NOW, here is the game changer that will help you make the best, crisp-on-the-outside, tender on the inside, NOT SOGGY Roasted Zucchini.
For an additional pop, squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the top and sprinkle the zucchini with fresh herbs if you like. Delicious!
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Zucchini Recipe
With any roasted vegetable, if you crowd the veggies too closely on the pan, the air won’t circulate properly and the vegetables will steam instead of roast.
Baking the zucchini on an elevated baking rack as this recipe suggests is very helpful in helping the air circulate and avoiding soggy zucchini too.
If you have more zucchini slices than will fit on the pan comfortably (this happens especially with baked zucchini chips and baked zucchini fries), divide the sliced veggies between two separate sheet pans. Bake the pans in the upper and lower third racks of your oven and switch the pans’ position halfway through.
Baked Zucchini With Tomatoes And Gouda Cheese
Unlike harder vegetables (like this cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash), zucchini has a high water content. That means that if you overbake it, the water will seep out and your zucchini will be soggy.
Cutting the zucchini into larger pieces is a nice safety net. Larger pieces are harder to overcook. It’s another reason I love slicing the zucchini into spears.
If you go the zucchini chip route, be sure to give the slices plenty of room on the pan and watch carefully to make sure they don’t
Baked Parmesan Zucchini
This recipe includes my go-to combination of Italian seasoning, Parmesan, and lemon. It’s always a crowd pleaser and goes with just about anything.
The beauty of roasted zucchini is that it tastes mild, meaning it pairs well with just about any main dish. A few I especially like it with include:
How to make the best easy roasted zucchini! Topped with Parmesan and Italian seasoning, this delicious zucchini is never soggy and goes with so many dishes.
Zucchini Baked Ziti
Serving: 1 serving Calories: 77 kcal Carbohydrates: 5 g Protein: 4 g Fat: 5 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 4 mg Sodium: 293 mg Potassium: 341 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 3 g Vitamin A: 305 IU Vitamin C: 24 mg Calcium: 92 mg Iron: 1 mg
Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME!this speedy side dish goes down like this:Cut zucchinis lengthwise, toss with oil, salt & pepper. Sprinkle with parmesan and breadcrumbs, 12 minutes in a hot oven.
This recipe is just a really fast way to cook zucchini in the oven that’s extremely tasty. For all those times you don’t have time tosalt, squeeze, grate, slice, dredge, batter and fry.
Italian Style Baked Zucchini With Panko Recipe
Here’s what you need: 500g / 1 lb (or so) zucchini, 2 tablespoons each breadcrumbs and parmesan (store bought!), oil, salt and pepper.Just a bit of parmesan adds terrific savoury flavour and a touch of breadcrumbs adds welcome texture. The two little things that makes this quick recipe so good!
Now the fun part – showing you how this is so quick and easy. Lining them up together on the tray is my trick for capturing 99% of the parmesan and breadcrumbs without the hassle of dredging / coating!
As a veggie side, this baked zucchini will go with almost any meal, though I don’t see it alongside Asianfood! In the spirit of “quick and easy”, try it on the side of one of these speedy main dishes:
Baked Zucchini Fries (gluten Free, Low Carb, Keto)
But hand on heart, most of the tray you see was my lunch on that day. You will start eating them, and you won’t stop!
Recipe video above. This is just a really tasty, quick and easy way to cook zucchini in the oven. For all those times you need a quick veggie side dish! A little sprinkle of parmesan adds great flavour, and breadcrumbs adds a touch of terrific texture.
Roasting at a high temp makes the parmesan golden and gets some browning on the zucchini before they turn into watery mush.
Healthy Baked Zucchini Tots (video)
Calories: 115 cal (6%) Carbohydrates: 8 g (3%) Protein: 3 g (6%) Fat: 8 g (12%) Saturated Fat: 2 g (13%) Cholesterol: 2 mg (1%) Sodium: 378 mg (16%) Potassium: 365 mg (10%) Fiber: 2 g (8%) Sugar: 4 g (4%) Vitamin A: 292 IU (6%) Vitamin C: 24 mg (29%) Calcium: 61 mg (6%) Iron: 1 mg (6%)
I believe you can make great food with everyday ingredients even if you’re short on time and cost conscious. You just need to cook clever and get creative!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!
Quick Roasted Zucchini
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!
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)!
Mexican Roasted Zucchini
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.
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!
Cheddar Baked Zucchini
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!
Calories: 80 | Carbohydrates: 3 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 5 mg | Sodium: 141 mg | Potassium: 255 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 260 IU | Vitamin C: 17.6 mg | Calcium: 118 mg | Iron: 0.5 mg
Healthy Baked Zucchini Fries
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