Zucchini is a wonderful summer vegetable. Growing up in the Midwest, there was an ample supply of zucchini in the summer. Friends and family would grow it and end up sharing the harvest. One delicious way to enjoy this green vegetable is to bread it and bake it. It’s a great side dish or a healthy snack!

Baked Zucchini Bites

Prep time 20 minutes, Bake time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized zucchinis, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. 

Mix together egg, milk, and garlic in a bowl. Set aside and let marinate for approximately 10 minutes. 

In another bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and black pepper. 

Dunk the sliced zucchini into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumbs’ mixture. Shake off any excess breading. Place breaded zucchini slices on a nonstick or greased (I use olive oil cooking spray) baking sheet. 

  
Place in oven and cook for 10 minutes, then turn slices over and cook for another 5 minutes. Your zucchini slices will be golden brown when ready. 

Serve as is or with a side of ranch dressing to dip!