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Baked Zucchini

17/11/2023

Baked zucchini is a light and tasty side dish, typical of Italian cuisine. Now I will explain how to prepare them.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchinis
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Breadcrumbs as needed
  • Grated Parmesan cheese as needed
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • (Optional) Aromatic herbs (such as thyme or rosemary)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (static mode).
  2. Wash the zucchini and cut them into rounds about half a centimeter thick.
  3. Take a baking tray and grease the bottom with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
  4. Arrange the zucchini rounds on the tray in a single layer.
  5. Peel the garlic cloves and chop them very finely. Sprinkle the chopped garlic over the zucchini.
  6. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Dust each zucchini round with a pinch of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. This will create a golden and tasty crust.
  8. If you wish, you can also add some chopped aromatic herbs for an additional touch of flavor.
  9. Drizzle lightly with another thread of extra virgin olive oil over the seasoned zucchini.
  10. Bake the zucchini and let them cook for about 20-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the surface.

Baked zucchini can also be enriched with other ingredients to add more flavor and texture, such as tomato slices, mozzarella, or other cheeses, depending on personal tastes.

Curiosity

Zucchini is a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen that absorbs the flavor of other foods and spices well, making it perfect to pair with various aromatic herbs and seasonings. This dish is extremely popular in Italy, where zucchini is used in many preparations, from pasta to side dishes, to main courses.