Preparation Time: 3 Minutes, Cooking Time: 12 Minutes

Check out this speedy and simple baked zucchini recipe with just a 3-minute prep time.

For times when you just want a speedy veggie side dish, this one’s for you. Introducing quick and easy baked zucchini, complete with crispy, golden, crunchy Parmesan bits!

Also recognised as “courgettes”, here’s the breakdown with the full recipe below. Slice zucchinis lengthwise, coat with oil, salt, and pepper. Top with Parmesan and breadcrumbs, then bake for 12 minutes in a preheated oven. Enjoy the highly nutritional delicious snack!
Full recipe below.

This is perfect for those moments when you’re short on time and can’t go through the usual steps of salting, squeezing, grating, slicing, dredging, battering, and frying.

Ingredients You Need

– 500g of Zucchini (or four small Zucchinis),
– 2 tablespoons of Breadcrumbs
– 2 tablespoons of Parmesan
– Olive Oil
– Salt and Pepper

How to Prepare

1. Pre-heat your oven to 180 Degrees Celsius & line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Cut the zucchinis lengthwise.
3. Toss with oil, salt & pepper.
4. Place the zucchinis curved side down on the baking tray. Place closely together to ensure minimal gaps (so all the Breadcrumbs and Parmesan are captured).
5. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and Parmesan on top.
6. Drizzle with olive oil – just 2 teaspoons.
7. Bake for 12 minutes in a preheated oven at 180 Degrees Celsius.
8. Bake until the Parmesan turns golden and the zucchini is tender (but not mushy). 
9. Safely remove from the oven, allow a few minutes for cooling and enjoy!

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