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Crisp, mushy baked zucchini with a golden crust of freshly grated Parmesan, thyme and oregano! These Italian-flavored zucchini sticks are a crowed pleaser, served with a bit of Tztaziki sauce, or as a speedy part subsequent on your favourite mains. Best served hot-out-of-the-oven! 

One trick makes all of the difference. Be certain to seize my suggestions and verify out the step-by-step educational for this baked zucchini recipe below. Healthy, vegetarian, and gluten-free! 

Baked zucchini sticks, stacked on a plate with a part of Tzatziki sauce
Zucchini is one among my favourite foods (almost all of the time on my buying list.) They’re primary to work with, regardless of even if you’re in search of a hearty foremost dish like this zucchini casserole, a primary part like sauteed zucchini rounds, or a fun anything to share like today’s baked zucchini sticks, a brand new household favorite!


BAKED ZUCCHINI WITH THYME AND PARMESAN
If you ever have a couple of zucchini to make use of up on any given night, this baked zucchini recipe will come in handy! Your work time is 10 minutes tops, and the entire factor might be willing in 25 minutes or less.

These baked zucchini are mushy at the inside, but agency and crispy at the outside. And you’ll love the Italian twist–a crunchy topping of grated Parmesan, recent thyme and oregano!

Let me inform you, once I made those baked zucchini the different night, there was so a lot ooh and aah going on, they had been accomplished earlier than I was capable to location them at the table! They are that addictive, and, thankfully, healthy.

HOW TO MAKE BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS
1.  First, combine grated Parmesan, recent thyme, dried oregano, paprika salt and pepper in a bowl to make the tasty Italian-flavored topping.
Parmesan, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper blended to make topping for baked zucchini

2. Place a wire rack interior a enormous baking sheet. Lightly brush the wire rack with more virgin olive oil. Cut zucchini in halves length-wise, then cut every half, also length-wise, into 2 quarters (this makes the sticks you notice here). Arrange  zucchini sticks on ideal of the willing rack.
Zucchini Sticks put on a baking sheet previous to baking
3. Now the thrill part! Simply sprinkle the Parmesan-thyme topping at the zucchini sticks.


Zucchini sticks put on a baking sheet previous to baking
4. Bake in 350 levels heated-oven for 15 to 20 minutes…and if you’re in search of golden crispy top, broil for 2 to three minutes (watch closely though!)

Baked zucchini sticks with crispy golden Parmesan topping

IMPORTANT TIP FOR THIS BAKED ZUCCHINI RECIPE
Many baked zucchini recipes may have you ever merely utilizing a baking sheet, but on this recipe, I intentionally ad a wire rack (or cooling rack) on ideal of the baking sheet. The zucchini sticks are organized at the wire rack, which permits the hot air to flow freely so that the zucchini sticks won't get soggy at the bottom. The wire rack nearly ensures higher texture–zucchini sticks too may be mushy at the inside, whereas having a agency outdoors with a crisp, golden Parmesan topping.

WHAT TO SERVE ALONG? 
These baked zucchini are tremendous flexible and will serve so many jobs at the table. Serve them as a snack or appetizer subsequent to a couple Tzatziki, hummus or Baba Ganoush. But they'll make a speedy and wholesome part subsequent on your favourite protein.

Here are some ideas: Greek Meatballs, Garlic Dijon Chicken, Pan-Seared Trout, Italian Baked Chicken, Salmon Kabobs or Lamb Burgers

Baked Zucchini Sticks On plate with garnish of recent parsley
MORE RECIPES TO TRY:
Baked Eggplant Fries

Italian Roasted Vegetables

Grilled Lettuce Salad with Corn, Tomatoes and Tahini


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Baked zucchini sticks, stacked on a plate with a part of Tzatziki sauce
easy baked zucchini with thyme and parmesan


Author: Suzy Karadsheh  Prep Time: 10 mins  Cook Time: 15 mins  Total Time: 25 minutes
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Crisp, mushy baked zucchini with a golden crust of freshly grated Parmesan, thyme and oregano! These Italian-flavored zucchini sticks are a crowed pleaser, served with a bit of Tztaziki sauce, or as a speedy part subsequent on your favourite mains. Best served hot-out-of-the-oven! 

INGREDIENTS

3 to four zucchini, trimmed and cut length-wise into quarters (sticks)
Extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek more virgin olive oil)
For Parmesan-Thyme Topping:

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp recent thyme leaves, no stems
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp candy paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
pinch salt

INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oven to 350 levels F.
In a bowl, blend collectively the grated Parmesan, thyme and spices till properly combined.
Prepare a enormous baking sheet topped with a wire baking rack like this one. Lightly brush the baking rack with more virgin olive oil (or use a wholesome cooking spray.)
Arrange the zucchini sticks, skin-side down, at the baking rack and brush every zucchini follow more virgin olive oil then sprinkle with the Parmesan-thyme topping.
Bake in heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or till tender. Then, for a golden crispy topping, broil for 2 to three minutes more, watching carefully.
Serve in the present day as an appetizer with a part of tzatziki or hummus for dipping! Or serve it as a part subsequent on your protein of choice.

NOTES
Cook’s Tip: if possible, don’t skip utilizing a wire rack in step #3. The wire baking rack permits the hot air to flow freely so that the zucchini sticks won't get soggy at the bottom. The wire rack nearly ensures higher texture–zucchini sticks too may be mushy at the inside, whereas having a agency outdoors with a crisp, golden Parmesan topping.
What to Serve Along: These zucchini sticks are a huge appetizer to kick-start your meal, but they too could make an primary part subsequent on your favourite protein. These mains might cross exceptionally well: Greek Meatballs, Garlic Dijon Chicken, or Pan-Seared Trout, Italian Baked Chicken, Salmon Kabobs or Lamb Burgers


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