Baked Parmesan Zucchini

INGREDIENTS (Serves: 4)

4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
½ cup freshly grated parmesan
½ tsp. Dried thyme
½ tsp. Dried oregano
½ tsp. Dried basil
¼ tsp. Garlic powder
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper

STEPS

1. Preheat oven to 350F;
2. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside;
3. In a small bowl, combine parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper;
4. Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan mixture;
5. Place into oven and bake until tender (about 15 minutes);
6. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown;
7. Garnished with parsley and serve immediately.

TIPS

1. This is a good starter or a fries alternative for kids as snack.
2. Expand the recipe and add other vegetable like other squash, carrot, broccoli, and, asparagus.

WELLNESS TIPS

1. Zucchini has multiple health benefits. Its high vitamin A content protects eyes and aid with vision.
2. Zucchini pasta, a popular substitute for regular grain-based pasta, help control carbohydrate intake and thus control blood glucose.
3. It also help with lowering “bad” cholesterol.
4. Other than vitamin A zucchini is also high in vitamin B, manganese, magnesium, and potassium

Recipe adapted from: https://damndelicious.net/2014/06/21/baked-parmesan-zucchini/