Best Zucchini Rounds Recipes

OVEN-BAKED CRISPY ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Set oven to 450 degrees (yes 450 degrees, or even a little higher if possible, this will create a crispy crust!).
• In a bowl mix together the panko bread crumbs with seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne (if using) and Parmesan cheese.
• Place the egg whites into a shallow bowl.
• Dip the zucchini slices into the egg whites (letting any excess egg whites drip off).
• Coat the slices in the panko mixture (use fingers to firmly adhear the mixture to the slices if necessary).
• Place on a greased baking sheet.
• Bake for about 5-6 minutes; turn over and continue to bake for another 6-9 minutes, or until browned and crispy.
• As soon as the slices come out of the oven sprinkle with finely grated cheddar cheese if desired.
• Delicious!

VEGAN CRISPY BAKED ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat 2 baking sheets lightly with olive oil.
• Mix flour, cornmeal, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder together in a bowl.
• Lightly spray both sides of zucchini rounds with cooking spray. Dredge rounds in flour mixture, slightly pressing it into the zucchini. Arrange coated rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned on the bottom, 5 to 10 minutes. Flip and bake until browned on the second side, 5 to 10 minutes more.

FRIED ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Place the zucchini into a colander in the sink, and lightly sprinkle with salt, tossing to coat. Let sit for 20 minutes, then pat very dry with paper towels.
• In a deep fryer or saucepan, heat 4 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
• Place flour, eggs and bread crumbs into three separate, wide bowls; season bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Dip each zucchini round into flour, then egg, then bread crumbs (repeat for an extra crispy coating). Working in batches, fry until golden-brown, about 2 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. While warm, season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

PARMESAN ROASTED ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Line a baking tray with foil, and spray with non-stick spray. (Toaster oven works great for this if it has a baking tray).
• Arrange zucchini in a single layer and drizzle with olive oil, rub them down and turn to coat both sides with a thin coating of oil.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then top each round with a generous pinch of parmesan.
• Broil in 450 degree oven for 5-8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden. (Cook times may vary depending on oven, so keep an eye on it).

ZUCCHINI ROUNDS SIDE DISH ( SANDRA LEE - SEMI-HOMEMADE )

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine zucchini, Italian seasoning, olive oil, cheese, salt, and pepper.
• Spread zucchini in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
• Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Stir together dry ingredients.
• Stir in beaten eggs until moist.
• Fold in zucchini.
• Melt oleo in skillet over medium heat.
• Use 2 Tablespoons mix for each round. Fry 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
• Adding 1/2 cup grated carrot makes it even more delicious.
• This is optional too, but I added grated onions and hot peppers to my mix.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Place zucchini on a microwave-safe plate; sprinkle with basil and onion powder. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds or until hot. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese, bacon and Parmesan cheese; microwave on high for 20-45 seconds or until cheese is melted.

ZUCCHINI ROUNDS WITH ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss together tomatoes, 4 garlic cloves, the sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons oil, the thyme, and marjoram in a large ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron). Transfer skillet to oven, and roast until tomatoes are soft and starting to burst, about 30 minutes. Leave oven on.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season zucchini with salt, and arrange in a single layer in skillet. Add water, 2 pinches baking soda, and the basil. Cook, turning often, until water evaporates and zucchini is tender but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a baking dish.
• Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Smash remaining 5 garlic cloves, and add to pan. Add pine nuts, and cook, stirring until toasted, about 3 minutes. Add capers, and cook 1 minute. Stir in olives. Using a slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes to pan; discarding tomato juices, whole garlic cloves, and herbs. Season with pepper, and stir.
• Arrange zucchini in a single layer in baking dish. Spoon heaping mounds of tomato mixture onto each, and pour any juices over tops. Heat rounds in oven until warm, about 10 minutes. Finely grate lemon over rounds.

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN ROUNDS

Steps:

• 1. Place 1 oven rack nearer the broiling element (second from top), and leave one in the middle position. Preheat oven to 425. Make sure your oven is all the way preheated before placing zucchini in.
• 2. Toss zucchini rounds with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, salt & pepper, and Italian seasoning (if using).
• 3. Place rounds on parchment-lined baking sheet and top with parmesan cheese. bake 5 minutes.
• 4. Turn oven to broil and place pan on rack nearer the broiling element. Broil for about 3 minutes, watching closely, until cheese is melted and bubbling and beginning to turn golden.
• 5. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

CRISPY ZUCCHINI ROUNDS WITH DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in frying pan over medium heat.
• Place 3 shallow dishes out. In the first one, stir cornmeal and crushed bouillon together. In next dish, mix egg and milk. In the last dish, mix breadcrumbs and black pepper together.
• Place a few zucchini disks in the corneal and shake to coat. Add zucchini to egg mixture and flip over to coat. Lastly, place zucchini in breadcrumb mixture and shake to coat. NOTE - It's best to use a fork to lift the rounds out of the cornmeal and breadcrumbs so your fingers don't get coated or remove the coating from the zucchini.
• Add zucchini to hot oil and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove rounds and place on paper towels on a dish.
• While you are waiting for zucchini to fry, mix together dip and set aside in a small dish.

PARMESAN ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Divide eggs, flour, and parmesan cheese between three medium-sized bowls. Whisk both eggs.
• Slice zucchini into round, uniformly thin slices either with a sharp knife or mandolin. Toss zucchini slices in egg, then a thin layer of flour. Then, toss in egg again, followed by parmesan cheese.
• Place vegetable oil into a large pan. Fire up pan to high heat and wait until the oil is sizzling hot. Sauté zucchini rounds 2 minutes per side. Lightly sprinkle salt and pepper on each side. Once finished, set on a paper towel to absorb oil and let cool for five minutes.

MINI ZUCCHINI PIZZA ROUNDS

Steps:

• 1. Step 1 Wash the zucchini and slice into 24 rounds.
• 2. Step 2 In 3 soup size bowls prepare the breading mixes. In bowl #1, add the flour. In bowl #2, beat the egg and the milk together with a fork. In bowl #3, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the Parmesan cheese. Dip the Zucchini rounds first in the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally in the breadcrumb mix.
• 3. Step 3 Add the canola oil in a large fry pan and heat to medium high. Carefully add the zucchini rounds. Turn over one time and cook till golden brown and crispy. Place on a greased cookie sheet.
• 4. Step 4 Top each round with a spoonful of the tomato sauce, and then the Mozzarella cheese. Top this with a pepperoni piece.
• 5. Step 5 Bake about 15 minutes or till hot and bubbly.

ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• slice zucchini(as juch as you want to make)and arrange on a no-stick cokkie sheet. drizzle with melted butter or margarine. sprinkle with parmesan cheese and garlic powder. broil until cheese bubbles and browns.

RUTHIE'S ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish , combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese; set aside. Place flour in shallow dish; set aside. Beat two eggs in shallow dish and set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat.
• Season zucchini rounds with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, beaten egg, then bread crumb mixture. Saute until golden brown

ROASTED BABY ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a nonstick wok or saucepan over medium-high heat and add the cumin seeds and black pepper they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly add the zucchini, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, 1/4 cup cilantro, and green chili pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are marked all over with brown spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.2. To the same wok, add the tomatoes and stir over high heat until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add to the zucchini as a garnish. Sprinkle the garam masala and the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro on top, and serve.VARIATION: This recipe also works well with baby crook-neck, patty pan, and Mexican pale green squash.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.