Ingredient Vegetable Squash Zucchini Parmesan-&-Herb-Crusted Zucchini 4.6 (5) 2 Reviews This Parmesan-and-herb-crusted zucchini features a crispy crust of golden-brown baked cheese in every bite. This easy side dish is perfect paired with chicken, burgers or steak. To make it a stand-alone appetizer, using a toothpick, skewer each slice with a bocconcini (small mozzarella ball) and serve with marinara for dipping. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner See More Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 19, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts This zucchini is ready in 20 minutes, perfect for a quick side dish.Olive oil adds healthy fats, contributing to the dish's heart-health benefits.The parmesan and herb topping adds a deliciously crispy crust to each bite. Keep Screen Awake Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese or Italian cheese blend 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 teaspoon, divided 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick coins (1 pound) Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Stir Parmesan, 1 tablespoon oil, butter, thyme, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Toss zucchini and the remaining 1 teaspoon oil together in a medium bowl. Spread about ¼ teaspoon cheese mixture on 1 side of each zucchini slice; place cheese-side down on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until the zucchini are tender and the bottoms are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with thyme, if desired. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2023 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 126 Calories 11g Fat 4g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 2/3 cup Calories 126 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 2g Protein 5g 10% Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Vitamin A 382IU 8% Vitamin C 18mg 20% Vitamin D 2IU 1% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 25mcg 6% Vitamin K 5mcg 4% Sodium 323mg 14% Calcium 143mg 11% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 23mg 5% Potassium 270mg 6% Zinc 1mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.