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Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Slices

Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Slices

This recipe for Crispy Parmesan Courgette Slices With Herb Yoghurt Dipping Sauce is meant to show you how a handful of simple ingredients can become something that feels both comforting and quietly elegant. As you slice, coat and bake the courgettes, you build a sense of rhythm and confidence, learning how to judge thickness, seasoning and oven time without stress. The aroma of baking cheese, herbs and vegetables fills the kitchen, creating a warm atmosphere that makes the dish as much about feeling at home as about eating. When you bring the tray to the table and see the golden slices arranged neatly, it feels like a small celebration of your effort and care.
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Ingredients

For The Crispy Courgette Slices

  • 3–4 courgettes young courgettes, skin left on, sliced lengthways into strips about 0.5 cm thick
  • 50 ml vegetable oil (olive oil) to brush or drizzle over the courgette slices before coating (Extra Virgin)
  • 100 g breadcrumbs to form the crisp outer layer
  • 100 g hard cheese such as Parmesan finely grated to mix with the breadcrumbs
  • to taste salt for seasoning the coating and the courgettes
  • to taste black pepper for gentle heat and depth
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram for herbal warmth
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika for colour and mild smokiness

For The Herb Yoghurt Dipping Sauce

  • to taste fresh parsleyor other herbs finely chopped
  • to taste garlic finely minced for aroma and gentle sharpness
  • 150 g natural yoghurt or sour cream to create a creamy base for the sauce
  • to taste salt to season the sauce

Instructions
 

  • Slice the washed young courgettes lengthways into even strips about 0.5 cm thick so they bake uniformly and develop a balanced texture.
  • Mix the dry breadcrumbs, finely grated Parmesan, salt, black pepper, dried marjoram and sweet paprika in a large bowl until the coating becomes fragrant and evenly seasoned.
  • Brush or drizzle each courgette slice lightly with vegetable oil on both sides, ensuring the surface is coated just enough to help the crumb mixture adhere properly.
  • Press each oiled courgette slice into the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture, coating both sides thoroughly and shaking off any loose crumbs before placing them on a lined baking tray.
  • Arrange the coated slices on a baking tray lined with baking paper, leaving space between them so they crisp rather than steam during baking.
  • Bake the slices in a fully preheated oven at 190–200°C for about fifteen to twenty minutes until the tops turn golden and the courgettes feel tender when pierced.
  • While they bake, finely chop the fresh parsley, mince the garlic and mix them with natural yoghurt or sour cream and a pinch of salt to create a smooth, aromatic dipping sauce.
  • Let the baked courgette slices rest for several minutes so the crust firms slightly and the interior settles, making them easier to serve and enjoy.
  • Transfer the warm slices to a serving plate and place the herb yoghurt sauce in a small bowl alongside for dipping.
  • Serve the courgette slices while still warm to enjoy the contrast between the crisp coating and the tender interior.

Notes

Young courgettes have a gentle sweetness and a tender bite that makes them perfect for turning into something crisp and golden, and this recipe for Crispy Parmesan Courgette Slices With Herb Yoghurt Dipping Sauce shows you exactly how to do that with calm, clear steps. Here you slice the courgettes lengthways, coat them in a fragrant mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan and spices, and bake them until the outside crackles while the inside stays soft and juicy. The process is simple enough for someone with no experience, yet the result looks and tastes like something you might order as a starter in a good restaurant. Because you keep the slices an even thickness, they cook at the same pace, so you do not have to worry about some pieces burning while others stay pale. The breadcrumb and cheese coating gives you a savoury crust that clings to the courgettes and turns beautifully golden in the oven, adding both flavour and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 11.5gFat: 16.5gSaturated Fat: 5.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 3.2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 1.8mg