Savor the exquisite taste of these healthy tender oven-baked zucchini with a flavorful crust made from chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, and paprika. These vegan oil-free zucchini delights are sure to satisfy any crowd.
In this recipe, zucchini are baked without any oil and are very easy to make. It is also vegan and gluten-free. They taste amazing and can be enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, snack, or as a flavorful addition to your grain bowls, salads, etc.
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Recipe Highlights
- Dietary – vegan, whole food, oil-free, nut-free, gluten-free
- Quick & easy to make
- Oil-free & healthy
- Baked not fried
- High in fiber, low fat
- Ready in 20 mins
- Only 4 simple ingredients
- Budget-friendly
- Great as a side dish, snack, or appetizer
Ingredients Notes
This is a simple and easy recipe for baked zucchini. First, they are tossed with chickpea flour and wonderful spices. Then they are baked in the oven for a healthy and amazing slightly crispy end result.
Here are the few simple ingredients you’ll need:
- zucchini – use medium-sized zucchini, make sure they are fresh and firm
- chickpea flour – look for chickpea flour or garbanzo bean flour
- paprika – gives a nice slightly sweet flavor
- nutritional yeast – adds a savory, cheesy flavor
For the full ingredients list, measurements, and instructions, please find the recipe card below.
How to Make These Oven Baked Zucchini
Step 1: Prep the zucchini – simply cut the zucchini in half and then into thin slices.
Step 2: Toss them with the other ingredients – place everything in a large mixing bowl and toss well until the zucchini are evenly coated.
Step 3: Bake the zucchini – spread the seasoned zucchini on the baking pan into one layer and bake for 20 mins.
Now you’re ready to enjoy them warm out of the oven. You can drizzle them with a creamy garlic sauce.
Top Tips
- Try to cut the zucchini into evenly sized pieces – this will ensure they all bake evenly.
- Make sure there’s enough space on the baking sheet – don’t overcrowd the zucchini slices. If the pieces are crowded, they’ll end up steaming instead of achieving that desirable roasted texture.
- Versatile – toss the zucchini with a different herb mix like garlic powder, onion powder, dill, or dried celery. You can even try coating them in vegan parmesan cheese.
Truly Healthy Oven Zucchini Baked
This recipe for oven baked zucchini doesn’t contain any added fats like traditional fried foods. It is completely oil-free and reduces the intake of saturated fats, which can contribute to heart disease.
Zucchini is a good source of dietary fiber, especially if you keep the skin. You don’t need to peel them.
Whole food ingredients – this oven baked zucchini recipe primarily relies on whole food ingredients like zucchini, chickpea flour, and paprika. Whole foods are generally more nutrient-dense than processed options.
You can customize this dish by adding other spices to suit your taste preferences, like garlic powder, onion powder, dill, dried celery, etc.
How to Serve
- Enjoy these oven baked zucchini as a healthy snack, appetizer, or side dish.
- Add baked zucchini to vegan tacos, burritos, or wraps togetehr with some hummus, beans and fresh veggies.
- Make them part of a nutritious salad with cooked rice or quinoa and other fresh veggies.
- Enjoy as an appetizer next to an easy hummus, our tasty 10-minute bean dip, or sunflower seeds dip.
- Add them to a healthy grain bowl with your favorite cooked grains, potatoes, beans, vibrant greens, fresh veggies, and sauces.
- Drizzle them with a creamy sauce like this quick universal cashew sauce, or creamy garlic sauce.
- Serve them as a side to different vegan meatballs, falafel, nuggets, and black bean burgers.
How to Store
These oven baked zucchini can be enjoyed warm or cold. They are equally delicious.
Fridge: However, you can store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 3 tbsp chickpea flour
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1½ tbsp paprika
- ⅔ tsp Himalayan salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cut the zucchini in half and then into thin slices.
- Place them in a large mixing bowl and add the other ingredients. Toss well until the zucchini are evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned zucchini on the baking pan into one layer and bake for 20 mins.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- You don't need to peel the zucchini. The skin adds fiber and nutrition. Make sure to wash them well before chopping.
- For step-by-step photos see the recipe post above.
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Used bake feature on air fryer. Will make again.