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Baked Balsamic Parmesan Zucchini

Baked Balsamic Parmesan Zucchini

The ultimate comfort food for summer, Baked Balsamic Parmesan Zucchini combines creamy cheese with tangy balsamic for an easy weeknight dinner. Perfectly baked until golden, this dish is a delicious way to enjoy your garden-fresh veggies!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium Zucchini sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Chef's Knife
  • Grater
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Move the rack to the middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat non-stick mat.
  2. Cut your zucchini into rounds.
  3. Toss them with the balsamic vinegar in a medium bowl.
  4. Let the zucchini sit in the vinegar bowl while you grate the cheese into another bowl. Add the garlic powder and salt & pepper to the cheese bowl and toss.
  5. The parmesan won't stick to the zucchini very well, so I simply took each piece of zucchini one by one and basically scooped it in the cheese then carefully arranged it on the baking sheet.
  6. You could also use a small spoon to do this step.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Watch carefully so they don't burn, especially towards the end.
  8. Cook time will vary depending on how thick the zucchini pieces are and how hot your oven is.

Notes

  • Tip 1: These zucchini rounds aren't supposed to be crispy. They have a nice, firm (but soft when you bite into them) texture; perfect for a vegetable side dish.
  • Tip 2: Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.