PARMESAN BAKED ZUCCHINI

Parmesan Baked Zucchini image

Two of the staples of Italian cuisine, zucchini and Parmesan cheese, team up for a recipe that's easy to make and impressive to serve. These baked "boats" are a fresh new way to serve a distinctive side dish.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 zucchini, cut lengthwise in half
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
Place zucchini halves, skin side down, on cookie sheet. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cheese. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with pepper.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is light golden brown. Cool slightly. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g