Description
These Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Steaks are a delicious, low-carb side dish with crispy edges, tender centers, and a melty, garlicky cheese topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 large zucchini, sliced lengthwise into ½-inch steaks
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush zucchini steaks with olive oil on both sides and place on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly over zucchini.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until tender.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan, then broil for 2–4 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Try in the air fryer at 375°F for 8–10 minutes (add cheese at the end).
- Best served fresh but can be stored for 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini steak
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Steaks, zucchini garlic steaks, garlic parmesan zucchini, low carb zucchini recipe