Crispy Stuffed Zucchini
Crispy Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini is easy to make and is one of THE best ways to enjoy zucchini! Crispy and crunchy, the perfect side dish OR snack!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 large zucchini (halved lengthwise)
- 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (fresh grated)
- ¼ cup parsley (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 pinch salt (to taste)
- 1 pinch pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking tray or sheet with non stick cooking oil spray.
- 2
Arrange zucchini halves, cut side up, on the baking sheet. Set aside.
- 3
Mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic in a small bowl.
- 4
Pour in the melted butter, season with ¾ teaspoon salt and ⅓ teaspoon pepper (or to taste). Mix the ingredients together until the breadcrumbs absorb the butter (about 40 seconds).
- 5
Spoon the mixture over each zucchini half, to evenly cover. Spray the topping with a little cooking oil spray.
- 6
Bake for 20 minutes in the hot oven until the crust is golden and the zucchini halves are cooked through.
- 7
Broil for a further 5 minutes on medium heat to crisp the topping.
- 8
Garnish with parsley and serve as a side accompaniment to any main dish.