Description
Delicious zucchini steaks topped with garlic, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 oz Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice zucchinis lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick steaks.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add zucchini steaks and cook until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from skillet and place on a baking sheet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant.
- Spoon garlic mixture over zucchini steaks.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh zucchini for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Serve immediately for crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauteed and Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini steak
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cheesy garlic zucchini steaks, zucchini recipe, vegetarian side dish