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Quick & Easy Baked Zucchini

By:Nagi
Published:22 Jul '20Updated:13 Nov '20
75 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 mins
Cook: 12 mins
Side Dish
Western
4.97 from 26 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%)
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75 Comments

  1. Jane Reynolds says

    July 23, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    Made these last night. Omg they where so easy and so tasty. We ate them all up in a few minutes. Will be making them again at weekend

    Reply
  2. Barbara Baker says

    July 23, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    Please make these great recipies easy to. Share. All re so good sounding. Thankyou

    Reply
  3. Vera G says

    July 23, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    Delicious! So easy to fix bland taste Of zucchini, Thank YOU.I always roast/ brown them before use Inc for soups but your Way will add so much favourite to rizotto, soups just about anything. Stay Safe and keep Dozer moving.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 23, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      Yes definitely Vera, I hope you try it and love it! N x

      Reply
  4. Melissa says

    July 23, 2020 at 9:01 am

    5 stars
    This was such a quick and easy way to fix zucchini! It was very good! We will definitely make it again

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 23, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it Melissa! N x

      Reply
  5. Laurie says

    July 23, 2020 at 6:33 am

    Love it- This is My fav kind of vegetable side. Something simple you can toss into the oven alongside roasted chicken, potatoes, etc. Thanks a million AGAIN, Nagi!!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 23, 2020 at 2:06 pm

      Yes 100% Laurie – and it’s so addictive! N x

      Reply
  6. Jale Bailey says

    July 23, 2020 at 4:59 am

    5 stars
    I cooked this tonight for dinner and it was very tasty, everyone enjoyed. Thank you for the delicious recipies Nagi.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 23, 2020 at 2:10 pm

      You’re so welcome Jane! N x

      Reply
  7. Maxine Peebles says

    July 23, 2020 at 3:03 am

    Made the zucchini. Very good. Also love the pictures of Dozer.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 23, 2020 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks so much Maxine 😀

      Reply
      • Joseph says

        July 23, 2020 at 10:09 pm

        you can’t buy these squash Nagi unless ya live in Italy or near there !! you have to grow them !! I was giving you a tip on a great veggie and offering you seed. ya gotta try these. Im sure you did not read my message ya would not have given that answer

        Reply
  8. Linda says

    July 23, 2020 at 1:11 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for the focus on veggies. As a vegetarian, I am always looking for new recipes to cook. I have made zuke boats for a long time, but this is definitely quicker and great light summer fare.

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    • Nagi says

      July 23, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      You’re so welcome Linda! N x

      Reply
  9. Joseph says

    July 22, 2020 at 10:52 pm

    5 stars
    I use Italian summer squash easy to grow way way better than zucchini. crunchy nutty flavor. Rampacanti. is one makes great pickles too. Dinapoli is the other. ya gotta grow these. y’all. Chef Ill send you the seed.

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    • Nagi says

      July 23, 2020 at 2:25 pm

      You could definitely sub with squash if you prefer – depends on which varieties are available in your location! N x

      Reply
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