Roasted Zucchini Spears

This quick recipe turns a simple vegetable into roasted zucchini spears that look like fries and taste delicious!

Baked Zucchini Spears with Parmesan

Zucchini is one veggie I always have around and is easy to find nearly year round. So, to keep making zucchini interesting to eat, I make it into zoodles, grate the ends and make mini quiches, and even turn it into waffles.

These roasted zucchini spears is one of those recipes that help my kids be more willing to try vegetables. These look like french fries and they taste cheesy and delicious, every kid's dream! The entire dish can be prepped ahead of time, stored in the refrigerator, and thrown in the oven to bake while you are making dinner. Amazing!

Roasted Zucchini Spears without Breading

Since these roasted zucchini spears have no breading, they are easier to make, healthier, and gluten-free. The cheesy coating adds a delicious flavor and crispy texture, so you won’t miss the breadcrumbs at all!

How to Roast Zucchini Spears

With no breading involved, making these roasted zucchini spears is super simple and there’s very little clean-up! Here are the steps:

1. Season
   Place the zucchini spears on a greased cooling rack and drizzle them with olive oil so the seasonings and the cheese stick to them.
2. Bake
   Bake the zucchini spears at 350F for 15 minutes and then broil for 2 or 3 extra minutes until the tops are crispy and golden.
3. Serve
   Sprinkle with parsley and serve these epic roasted zucchini spears as a side or a snack. Enjoy!

Does it sound easy, right? Check out this short video to watch the quick process:

How to Keep Zucchini From Getting Soggy When Baking

Placing the zucchini spears on a cooling rack over a baking sheet lets the air circulate all around the zucchini so it turns out crispy instead of soggy. Since zucchini has high water content, it’s also important not to overcook it; otherwise, it will get mushy.

What to Serve with Roasted Zucchini Spears

Roasted zucchini spears are the perfect side dish to serve with baked chicken, sausages, a bowl of creamy tomato soup, and even a few fried eggs. They are also great for healthy snacking with Ranch dressing or edamame hummus. There’s no wrong way to enjoy these!

Roasted Zucchini Spears

Servings: 4 -6 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 17 minutes mins

These roasted zucchini spears are an easy way to add vegetables to dinner that your kids will actually eat! They're crispy, cheesy, AND gluten-free.

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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchinis, ends removed and quartered lengthwise
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Instructions

Prep the oven:

• Preheat oven to 350F; spray a cookie cooling rack with nonstick spray or brush with oil. Place the cooling rack over a baking sheet and set aside.

Season the zucchini:

• In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
• Place zucchini onto the cooling rack, skin side down. Drizzle with olive oil and brush to coat the zucchini tops. Sprinkle with the Parmesan mixture.

Bake:

• Bake for about 15 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and cooked through. Then, broil for 2-3 minutes until the tops are crispy and golden.
• Remove from oven; sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 1mg