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Quick & Easy Baked Zucchini

By:Nagi
Published:22 Jul '20Updated:13 Nov '20
80 Comments
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Here’s a really quick & easy baked zucchini recipe that takes 3 minutes to prep. Also known as courgettes, 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. Delicious!

Close up of stack of parmesan baked zucchini

Quick Baked Zucchini recipe

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 to salt, squeeze, grate, slice, dredge, batter and fry.

You just need a super quick veggie side dish. Right?

I hear you. Enter – quick and easy baked zucchini! With crispy golden crunchy parmesan bits!

Quick baked zucchini on a tray, fresh out of the oven

What you need

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!

How to make baked zucchini (courgettes)

How to bake zucchini / courgettes in the oven (quickly!)

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!

How to make baked zucchini (courgettes)

  1. Cut in quarters or sixths lengthwise – minimal chopping!

  2. Toss with oil, salt & pepper, line them up next to each other, then sprinkle the breadcrumbs and parmesan straight on top. Because they’re touching, it “catches” most of the parmesan and breadcrumbs;

  3. Drizzle with oil – just 2 teaspoons or so – then bake 12 minutes in a super hot oven….

  4. Until the parmesan becomes golden and the zucchini is tender but not mushy. Voila! Speedy Baked Zucchini!

Quick baked zucchini on a tray, fresh out of the oven

What to serve with zucchini

As a veggie side, this baked zucchini will go with almost any meal, though I don’t see it alongside Asian food! In the spirit of “quick and easy”, try it on the side of one of these speedy main dishes:

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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! – Nagi x


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Quick and Easy Baked Zucchini - parmesan

Quick and Easy Baked Zucchini

Author: Nagi
Prep: 3 minutes mins
Cook: 12 minutes mins
Side Dish
Western
4.94 from 29 votes
Servings4 - 5 as a side
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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.

Ingredients

  • 600g/ 1.2lb zucchinis (4 large, 5 medium)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp parmesan , grated (store bought sandy type is best)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 240°C / 450°F (220°C fan) with the oven shelf set high in the oven.
  • Trim the ends off the zucchini. Cut medium zucchinis in quarters lengthwise, and large ones into sixths (halve then cut each half into 3 lengthwise to make 6 long "wedges").
  • Pile zucchini on a tray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper. Toss.
  • Line up in two rows so they're touching each other, with the skin side down.
  • Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs, then parmesan, drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Bake 12 minutes until the parmesan is golden and zucchini is soft but not soggy.
  • Serve immediately!

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 115cal (6%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Cholesterol: 2mg (1%)Sodium: 378mg (16%)Potassium: 365mg (10%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 292IU (6%)Vitamin C: 24mg (29%)Calcium: 61mg (6%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Keywords: baked zucchini, courgette recipe, how to cook zucchini in the oven, how to cooke courgettes in the oven, zucchini recipe
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80 Comments

  1. Mary Frances Dy-Liacco says

    August 20, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    5 stars
    I made your Chicken Thighs and Legs with Gravy last night and my family said this was by far the best chicken recipe I have every made and served. Delicious! Thank you Nagi for amazing recipes that I can make for my family.

    Reply
  2. El says

    August 19, 2020 at 8:49 am

    Look t to make this. As I just got some zucchini and don’t know what to do with it. Can you freeze these once cooked?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 19, 2020 at 9:56 am

      Hi El, unfortunately this one isn’t suitable for freezing. N x

      Reply
  3. Julia says

    August 17, 2020 at 4:39 am

    Absolutely amazingly easy to cook and soooooo tasty! Wanted to try one piece, finished all the tray🥰

    Reply
  4. Chris says

    August 16, 2020 at 8:43 pm

    5 stars
    This is seriously so easy and delicious. I would make this in my air fryer cos I’m an impatient soul, except the high speed airflow would scatter all the best crispy bits away.

    Reply
  5. Chelle says

    August 11, 2020 at 7:51 am

    Cook 12 minutes at what temperature?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 11, 2020 at 12:28 pm

      Hi Chelle, the temperature is noted in step 1 of the instructions 🙂 N x

      Reply
  6. Alyson says

    August 11, 2020 at 7:43 am

    5 stars
    Made this a few times now as a starter/tapas and it’s been really popular, even with those who don’t like courgettes. Really useful to use up the glut of courgettes from the garden.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 11, 2020 at 12:29 pm

      Perfect Alyson! N x

      Reply
  7. Annette Lamb says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:13 am

    Excellent…….love it

    Reply
  8. Zoe says

    August 7, 2020 at 7:49 am

    Perfect way to jazz up zucchini for dinner! Soo delicious. Easy to adjust too as I only had a couple of zucchinis and it worked perfectly. Love your recipes 😋

    Reply
  9. Margaret Wilson says

    August 5, 2020 at 8:47 am

    Love all your recipes…tasty, easy and fun!
    Thank you
    Margi x

    Reply
  10. Heather says

    August 5, 2020 at 7:40 am

    has anyone tried this on the bbq wrapped in foil?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 5, 2020 at 8:21 am

      Hi Heather, if you wrap it in foil you won’t get the golden crispy cheese/breadcrumbs on top unfortunately – N x

      Reply
  11. Ai says

    August 2, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    5 stars
    This s great recipe, so easy and tasty dinner, My bUuby just cook a steak go with it, reaal like this recipe.
    & I am soo excited to see your donal kerbad recipe, that s what I hope you post it one day, then it pop up, wow, I can’t wait to cook tomorrow, lamb meat were marinated, I m sure will be great as every recipe. Thank you

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 3, 2020 at 11:20 am

      You’ll love it Ai! Let me know how it all works out for you! N x

      Reply
  12. Dolores Pap says

    August 1, 2020 at 11:31 pm

    5 stars
    You hit this zucchini dish right out of the ballpark!
    it’s my go-to recipe for the rest of zucchini season, it’s THAT wonderful. Quick, uncomplicated, and super tasty..

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 2, 2020 at 8:21 am

      🙌 I’m so glad you love it! N x

      Reply
  13. Bobby deering says

    August 1, 2020 at 8:17 am

    5 stars
    I like. injoy your recipes

    Reply
  14. Heather says

    July 31, 2020 at 2:46 am

    Could this be done in an air fryer? If so, would it be a shorter cook time?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 31, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      Hi Heather, I haven’t tried to be honest but I’d love to know if you give it a go! N x

      Reply
  15. Karen says

    July 29, 2020 at 10:54 am

    I made this last night served with your rissoles and mashed potato. It was lovely. I normally just do the boring old roasted zucchini, but this really made it interesting and a much nicer texture. Thanks!

    Reply
  16. Bundy Girl says

    July 29, 2020 at 8:22 am

    I just love this recipe Nagi !! Will always make sure I have Panko and Parmesan on hand for when I want to make this recipe again and again !!!!

    Reply
  17. Leslie garnica says

    July 28, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    5 stars
    yummy

    Reply
  18. Karyn K says

    July 27, 2020 at 8:36 pm

    5 stars
    Another great one thanks Nagi, had it tonight as a simple Vegetable side dish with tuna pasta and it was yummy !

    Reply
  19. Robin Wilcox says

    July 25, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    I know just by reading this recipe it is going to be awesome. And now I am going to have to bookmark your site. I can easily adapt most of your recipes to my allergy to all things mammal, Aphla Gal allergy. Your recipes add some zing to my dinners. I am so glad I found your site.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 25, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      I’m so glad you can adapt them Robin, that’s awesome to hear! N X

      Reply
  20. alimak says

    July 24, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    will be trying this for sure when courgettes are back to a reasonable price here – they are obscenely expensive at the moment!!! (NZ $25.99 / kg)

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 26, 2020 at 2:23 pm

      WHAT??!!! *she screeches* Zucchinis are such good value year round here in Australia! Expensive is $8/kg. Cheap is $1.50/kg!!!

      Reply
      • alimak says

        July 27, 2020 at 8:56 am

        I know right?? This time of year we generally import them from Queensland but there’s some sort of bug on them this year which has brought a stop to things. They’ve gone up anther $2 / kg since my original comment
        *cries*

        Reply
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