These little zucchini rounds are a crispy and flavorful appetizer or side dish. The best part is that they are easy to make! The secret to delicious flavor is to use fresh parmesan cheese (not in the round container). They are also best served hot.
Eat them while they are hot!
“Fried” Zucchini
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs (use whole wheat if you can)
- 3 tablespoons freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 zucchini, sliced in 1/8 inch rounds
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Brush a cookie sheet with olive oil.
- Beat egg in a shallow bowl.
- Mix crumbs, cheese, and seasonings in another shallow bowl.
- Dip zucchini slices in egg and then coat on both sides in crumb seasoning mix.
- Place on the coated cookie sheet. After all zucchini slices are coated, drizzle olive oil on top.
- Bake 20-25 minutes without turning or until crisp and golden brown.
- Serve with marinara sauce.
Do Ahead Prep
Mix crumbs, cheese, and seasonings.
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