Italian Baked Zucchini Side Dish
Italian Baked Zucchini Side Dish features tender, well-seasoned slices coated with Parmesan, crisp bread crumbs, and a hint of oregano, baked until golden. The contrast of a lightly crunchy exterior and soft center makes it a balanced, savory accompaniment to pasta, roasted meats, or grilled fish. Serve hot from the oven when you want a simple, satisfying side with classic Italian flavors.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Baked Zucchini Side Dish, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the zucchini slices and olive oil, tossing to coat thoroughly.
- 3
In a second bowl or shallow dish, mix the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, oregano, salt, and pepper. Dip the oiled zucchini into the bread crumb mixture and place them close together on the baking sheet.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, turning them after 20 minutes to ensure even browning.
- Calories 105.45 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 3.21 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 7.37 g 3%
- Total Fat 7.85 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.75 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 94.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.49 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 68.26 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.74 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 218.54 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 10.76 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 5.27 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Italian Baked Zucchini Side Dish is an Italian side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 105.45 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Baked Zucchini Side Dish?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Italian Baked Zucchini Side Dish made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Oregano. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Italian Baked Zucchini Side Dish?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 105.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Baked Zucchini Side Dish easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Italian Baked Zucchini Side Dish healthy?
- Italian Baked Zucchini Side Dish has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 105.45 calories and 3.21 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.75 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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