Parmesan Zucchini Waffles

In the summertime, when zucchini is plentiful, I try to find creative ways to enjoy it, and these waffles are a favorite because they’re cheesy, delicious, and easy to make!

Savory Waffles with Zucchini 

I have a waffle maker that I love and I find every excuse to use it more often. While breakfast waffles are a staple in my house, the possibilities are truly endless and I love making a good savory waffle every chance I get, like these delicious Zucchini Waffles.

I hardly ever find much resistance from my kids to try a new waffle recipe and we all love these ones. Especially me, since they are so easy to make!

These tasty zucchini waffles are also a fun way to add nutrition to any meal: they make a great snack for dipping, an appealing lunchbox addition, and a healthy side for any protein. Amazing!

Ingredients

Zucchini and Parmesan are the stars of these savory waffles. You'll find the ingredient measurements below, but first, check the simple staples you need:

• Shredded zucchini: if you have spiralized zucchini on hand, use it, just make sure you cut the long strands first.
• Egg: to bind the mixture.
• Milk: dairy or non-dairy.
• Grated Parmesan cheese: acts as a binding agent and helps hold the waffles together.
• All-purpose flour: regular or gluten-free.
• Italian seasoning: adds tons of flavor.
• Garlic powder: more flavor!

How to Make Zucchini Waffles 

With this easy Zucchini Waffle recipe, you get a lot of flavor and nutrition with very little work! Once you remove the moisture from the zucchini, all you have to do is combine and cook:

1. Shred the zucchini
   Start by shredding the zucchini with a cheese grater. 
2. Remove moisture
   Since zucchini has a lot of water, remove as much as possible by placing it in a colander and pressing. You can also ring it out on a kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels.
3. Combine wet ingredients
   You whisk the egg and milk in a bowl. 
4. Combine dry ingredients
   In another bowl, you combine the Parmesan, flour, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. 
5. Make the batter
   You add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture; and, once there are no visible flour lumps left, add the grated zucchini. Mix it well to combine the zucchini and the batter.
6. Heat the waffle iron
   Spray or brush the waffle iron with oil or melted butter once hot and right before cooking the batter.
7. Cook the waffles
   Now, you scoop the zucchini waffle batter, leaving some room for a little expansion. You cook the waffles for about 3 to 5 minutes until lightly browned.
8. Serve
   Serve warm, and sprinkle waffles with a little extra parmesan cheese. 

Watch the video below to see how I made these zucchini waffles:

What Do Zucchini Waffles Taste Like?

While zucchini is the key ingredient of this recipe, these waffles are cheesy and you hardly notice that they are filled with veggies!

How to Serve Zucchini Waffles 

These zucchini waffles are not only easy, nutritious, and cheesily delicious, but also super versatile! You can enjoy them as a snack or appetizer with tzatziki, marinara, or veggie tomato sauce to dip them with. 

They also make a healthy base for chicken and waffles, serving them with juicy seared chicken breasts, or as a side of beef kabobs or baked salmon. Delicious!

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers 

I store leftovers in the fridge for the next day in an airtight container or zip bag. To freeze them, I place them on a lined cookie sheet, and once frozen, I store them inside a zip bag for up to 2 months. To reheat, I simply toast them in my toaster oven.