Giant Zucchini Parmesan
If you have a giant zucchini in your garden and don’t know what to do with it, make this Giant Zucchini Parmesan – it’s so good!
Ingredients
- ½ cup Ricotta Cheese Skim
- 6 Tablespoons Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
- ¼ cup Romano Cheese Grated
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley
- 1 Zucchini Giant, sliced into 12 ½-inch pieces
- ¾ teaspoons Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper To taste
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Bread Crumbs
- Cooking Spray
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
Instructions
- Combine the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan and parsley in a medium bowl.
- Season both sides of the zucchini with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow plate, beat the eggs and 1 teaspoon of water together. Place the bread crumbs in another plate.
- Place each zucchini round in the egg, then the breadcrumbs.
- Spray a generous amount of olive oil spray on each side and transfer to the air fryer basket in an even layer, in batches as needed.
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Air fry 380F for 12 minutes turning half way, until crisp, golden and tender in the center. Set aside. Transfer to a baking sheet.
- Spoon each piece with 1 generous tablespoon of sauce, then 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and golden, about 5 to 6 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- If you prefer to do this all in the air fryer, you can air fryer in batches 350F until the cheese is melted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- No Air Fryer, No Problem! Bake the zucchini in a preheated oven 425F on a sheet pan sprayed with oil until golden, 18 minutes flipping halfway.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Giant Zucchini Parmesan
Amount per Serving
Calories
307
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
122
mg
41
%
Sodium
1200
mg
52
%
Potassium
459
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
964
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
324
mg
32
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Kosher Salt, Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta, Romano Cheese