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Roasted Zucchini
Delicious oven roasted zucchini filled with panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
Course
Vegetable
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
18
minutes
minutes
Total Time
23
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
people
Calories
124
kcal
Author
Kathy Berget
Equipment
Cookie Sheet
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
3
zucchini
medium sized
2
tablespoons
olive oil
Filling
½
cup
panko bread crumbs
1
teaspoon
fresh parsley
finely chopped
¼
teaspoon
garlic powder
¼
teaspoon
salt
¼
teaspoon
pepper
1
tablespoon
olive oil
¼
cup
grated parmesan cheese
2
tablespoons
grated parmesan cheese
for sprinkling on top
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Slice zucchini in half lengthwise, from end to end
3 zucchini
Scoop out seeds leaving a channel in center of zucchini
Place zucchini on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil on both sides. Turn zucchini cut side down and roast in 400 degree oven for 6-8 minutes.
2 tablespoons olive oil
Filling
While zucchini is cooking, mix together all filling ingredients
½ cup panko bread crumbs,
1 teaspoon fresh parsley,
¼ teaspoon garlic powder,
¼ teaspoon salt,
¼ teaspoon pepper,
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese,
1 tablespoon olive oil
Remove zucchini from oven and turn zucchini with cut side facing up
Place filling on each zucchini. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Return tray to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until filling is golden brown
Serve hot or while still warm. Top with additional freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Tips and variations
Select zucchinis similar in size
For a softer zucchini, cook for an additional 5 minutes
Use Italian style panko bread crumbs
Substitute bread crumbs for the panko bread crumbs
Use fresh thyme or finely chopped fresh rosemary
Replace the parmesan cheese with finely grated sharp white cheddar cheese
Recipe adapted from
Ina Garten.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
zucchini half
|
Calories:
124
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
7
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
5
mg
|
Sodium:
231
mg
|
Potassium:
266
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
246
IU
|
Vitamin C:
18
mg
|
Calcium:
90
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg