Parmesan Zucchini: a weeknight method

Parmesan zucchini sticks roasted to golden brown and served with marinara sauce for dipping.

This parmesan zucchini is crusted in crunchy breadcrumbs and cheese, then baked to golden brown perfection. An straightforward side dish or appetizer option!

Love fried zucchini sticks? This baked version has less calories but still has tons of flavor.

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Parmesan zucchini sticks roasted to golden brown and served with marinara sauce for dipping.

When I see fried zucchini on a restaurant menu, I absolutely cannot resist. Give me a side of ranch or marinara and I’m in appetizer heaven. This parmesan zucchini is made in the oven instead of the fryer, but still has that same crunchy, savory flavor of the deep fried go-to.

How to make parmesan zucchini

For this recipe, you’ll need zucchini, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, olive oil and Italian seasoning. You can find Italian seasoning in the herbs and spices aisle, it’s typically a blend of garlic powder, oregano, basil and salt. Alternatively, you can use Italian seasoned breadcrumbs.

The zucchini is cut into spears and coated in olive oil, parmesan and the breadcrumbs. Be sure to also add some salt and pepper!

Zucchini with breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and olive oil.

These parmesan zucchini sticks go onto a sheet pan and then into a hot oven for a quick bake. You do NOT want to overbake your zucchini or it will get mushy and be hard to pick up.

Zucchini sticks coated in parmesan and breadcrumbs.

What are the benefits of eating zucchini?

Zucchini is full of nutrients like antioxidants, Vitamin C, potassium and Vitamin B. It’s low in calories and carbs and is even thought to aid in digestion. I also love that it’s readily available year round and is inexpensive.

After your zucchini comes out of the oven, serve it immediately, either as a side dish or an appetizer. I like to serve a side of marinara for dipping, but that’s optional.

A plate of baked parmesan zucchini spears.

My kids devour this parmesan zucchini, it’s a really great way to get the family to eat their veggies! No one can resist that crunchy crust.

Zucchini sticks coated in parmesan, herbs and breadcrumbs.

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This parmesan zucchini is crusted in crunchy breadcrumbs and cheese, then baked to golden brown perfection. An straightforward side dish or appetizer option! Time Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Serves 4

Ingredients

1 lb zucchini quartered and cut into sticks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
Place the zucchini in a bowl. Add the olive oil and toss to coat.
Add the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese and toss until zucchini is coated.
Arrange the zucchini spears in a single layer on the sheet pan.
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until browned and zucchini is tender. Serve immediately with marinara sauce if desired.