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Giant Zucchini Parmesan on a baking sheet

Giant Zucchini Parmesan

Recipe Adapted From: SkinnyTaste.com
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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 307

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