As you’ve likely read here on my blog, this year is my year! I’ve been focusing on “bettering” little things – from not driving around for a better parking spot (so I can get in a few extra steps in daily!), to taking my vitamins, to choosing to eat healthier, I feel like I’m making progress.
Now, did you know that zucchini can make a great cheesy snack that actually qualifies as healthy? I’ve come up with this great, easy to make snack that doubles as a side dish!
While reading through one of the food magazines I subscribe to, I found a lovely zucchini recipe. I tweaked it a bit for our taste buds and now we have a new favorite healthy snack in the house! You guys, these are soooo easy and super quick to make! The first time I made these, I snacked on a whole zucchini after it was cool enough to touch! Yup. It’s just that good! 🙂
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Bites
- 4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 spring rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- Preheat oven to 375.
- In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, parsley, rosemary, salt and pepper, to taste.
- Line the lengthwise zucchinis on a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Spread the parmesan mixture on top of each sliced zucchini. Pat mixture on to make sure it sticks.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and broil for about 4-5 minutes or until crisp and the cheese browns a little bit.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Zucchini Facts:
Did you know that zucchini is rich in folates, potassium, and vitamin A? You can also get a good portion of magnesium and manganese from a serving of zucchini. Folate we hear a lot about for pregnant women, but the general population needs them as well. Vitamin A is necessary for good eye health, so don’t shy away from these nutrient-rich gourds.
Rosemary Facts:
I like rosemary for the scent, it has a pleasant earthy-woody fragrance. It is a perennial herb and has Carnosic acid in it. According to this NIH report, rosemary’s carnosic acid may be good for anti-cancer diet with pre-determined doses avoiding toxicity.
Of course, science is always changing, but it is pretty clear that fruits and vegetables are good for us. When we add the right added flavors, we can be encouraged to eat more of them, without a fight. For this, these become crisp, light and tasty. Perfect for an after school snack for the kids, and perfect for me to munch on, instead of grabbing chips!
Do you have a favorite homemade healthy snack for your family? Tell me about it! 🙂
Those sound so good. I think my kids would really like these. I will have to make them some.
Ohhh, these look incredible. I know my even my kids would love this recipe. Bookmarked!
I have had these before and they are great! Man, I think of Tony the Tiger every time I say that… I like mine with a bit of ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side as a dipping sauce! Thank you for the post!
Can’t wait to try these out. I made a zucchini/sweet potato muffin tot tonight and it was tasty. I love anything with zucchini.
I love zucchini, it’s so versatile and it goes with spices and many other ingredients. By far, this is one of the best recipes. Zucchini and parmesan is the best combination, thanks for the recipe!
I think these would be delicious as snacks or sides! I really need to start using zucchini for recipes more often.
Yummo!! These sound great and love that they are cheesy but not wrecking my waistline!! Plus rosemary rocks my world!
Will be sharing this with my mom as she is always talking about her zucchini and not knowing what to do with them!
I wanna grab this from my screen! I wanna try this for my family. They would love it for sure.
I have been looking for some new and healthier side dish options and definitely need more veggies in my diet! These look tasty and all those nutrients is an extra bonus!
thanks for the recipe! i love zucchini! might try this for myself as my family is not fond of this veggie.
Zucchini is one of my favorite things to eat. These look so yummy and healthy, too!
that really looks good,,id love to give this a try too
I saw these posted on your Facebook page and had to come get the recipe. This looks easy enough for even me to make. Thanks for sharing.
These look totally delicious.
Mmmm, another reason I need to plant more zucchini!
The Baked Parmesan Zucchini Bites recipe looks very delightful. I copied the recipe down in order to make this on the coming weekend. I thank you for sharing this today.
These sound so yummy. I tried a recipe where I cut the zucchini in spears and mixed the parmesan cheese with a bit a mayo and herbs. It was good but a bit oily from the mayo. I need to try this recipe
I love Zucchini and I have been looking for different ways to make it, I can’t wait to try this recipe it looks so good and sounds so creative.
I love zucchini! This recipe reminds me of the fried zucchini I like to order at local restaurants but is healthier since it’s baked. I will definitely give this a try.
Thanks for sharing your healthy recipe for Baked Parmesan Zucchini Bites. I saved the recipe on my Pinterest because I don’t want to misplace it before I can make those. I am recuperating from a broken leg and hip, so I haven’t been able to do much cooking lately.
These look like a wonderful, healthy snack idea that my family would enjoy.
Yum!! I love zucchini and know that I would absolutely love this, I’m practically drooling just looking at them! 🙂 I will definitely be making some today, thanks for sharing!
This is perfect for a Christmas party. It’s so healthy. I would eat it.
Me & my husband well my husband mostly loves Zucchini and I have to make these they look so delicious. I love the Zucchini bites at The Cheesecake Factory they are so heavnly good. Yours look so perfect you should be my chef haha. I hate cooking sometims. I just don’t have the energy to do it. Is that a bad thing?
I love zucchini! I will have to try this. Thank you for sharing at Ravenwould.
hi from bloggers united. i already commented on today’s post but i love this one too! anything with zucchini is usually a winner in my household. and it looks so easy! thanks for sharing.
Joy at The Joyous Living