Parmesan Spears

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This appetizer is a great way to start any meal.  Whether it’s a holiday dinner or a weeknight dinner, these are easy to make, and are so good.
Ingredients

• 4 Zucchinis, quartered lengthwise
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2-3 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, if desired

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside.
• In a small bowl, add Parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil and garlic powder.  Add salt and pepper to taste (remember that Parmesan  cheese is a salty cheese.  Be careful when adding more.).  Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15 minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.
• Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

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Parmesan Spears

Course: Side Dish

Keyword: parmesan, zucchini

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

• 4 zuccinis quartered lengthwise
• ½ cup freshly ground parmesan
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2-3 tsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves if desired

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside.
• In a small bowl, add Parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil and garlic powder.  Add salt and pepper to taste (remember that Parmesan cheese is a salty cheese.  Be careful when adding more.).  Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15 minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.
• Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.