Baked Zucchini with Parmesan and Thyme

themediterraneandish.com
serves 5
Ingredients

• 3 to 4 zucchini trimmed and cut length-wise into quarters (sticks)
• Extra virgin olive oil 

For Parmesan-Thyme Topping

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves no stems
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon sweet paprika 
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• pinch kosher salt

Preparation

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan, thyme and spices until well combined.
• Prepare a large baking sheet topped with a wire baking rack like this one. Lightly brush the baking rack with extra virgin olive oil (or use a healthy cooking spray.) Arrange the zucchini sticks, skin-side down, on the baking rack and brush each zucchini stick with extra virgin olive oil
• Sprinkle the Parmesan-thyme topping on each zucchini stick
• Bake in heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Then, for a golden crispy topping, broil for 2 to 3 minutes more, watching carefully.
• Serve immediately as an appetizer with a side of tzatziki or hummus for dipping! Or serve it as a side next to your protein of choice.

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