recipe-bakedzucchini
  • Prep Time:10 minutes

  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

  • Serving Size: 1/2 squash with topping

  • Serves: 6

Ingredients

3 medium zucchini or yellow squash
2 green onions
10 sprigs fresh parsley
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Gently scrub and rinse zucchini or yellow squash and slice in half lengthwise. Place each half skinside down on a baking sheet.
  3. Rinse and chop parsley and green onions. Mix parsley, green onions, and Parmesan cheese together in a mixing bowl.
  4. Cover the top of each squash with the cheese mixture.
  5. Bake the squash for approximately 20 minutes or until tender and cheese has browned.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/2 squash with topping (111g) 6 servings per container
Amount per serving
Calories 45
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 77mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 292mg 6%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

*Adapted from a Chef David Bearl recipe.

UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program. UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program Website. Baked Zucchini with Parmesan Cheese. Recipe source: *Adapted from a Chef David Bearl recipe.. Available at familynutritionprogram.org. Access date: 09-05-2024.