Italian Baked Zucchini

Bring a taste of Italy to your table with this flavorful Italian Baked Zucchini recipe! Perfectly hollowed zucchini halves are brushed with a fragrant blend of olive oil, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning, then topped with a mouthwatering mix of parmesan, mozzarella, and crispy breadcrumbs. Baked to golden perfection, this dish delivers a tender, caramelized zucchini base with a crunchy, cheesy topping. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a versatile choice for a wholesome side dish or a light vegetarian main course. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley, this easy-to-make recipe is bursting with Mediterranean flavors that are sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cups parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cups mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cups breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash the zucchini thoroughly and pat them dry. Trim off the ends and slice them lengthwise into halves.

Step 3

Using a small spoon, scoop out the seeds to create a hollow center in each zucchini half.

Step 4

Mince the garlic cloves finely. In a small bowl, mix the garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Brush the mixture evenly over the zucchini halves, ensuring the exposed surfaces are coated.

Step 6

Place the seasoned zucchini halves cut side up in a baking dish.

Step 7

In another small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and breadcrumbs.

Step 8

Sprinkle the cheese and breadcrumb mixture generously over the zucchini halves.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the topping is golden brown and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm as a side dish or as a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	995.5 grams (995.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1147

Total Fat 71.70g	92%
Saturated Fat 23.00g	115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.00g
Cholesterol 81mg	27%
Sodium 10969mg	477%
Total Carbohydrate 88.70g	32%
Dietary Fiber 9.00g	32%
Total Sugars 57.70g
Protein 42.50g	85%

Vitamin D 9IU	45%
Calcium 1066mg	82%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 1991mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.1%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 30.3%