Easy Zucchini and Squash Recipe (2024)

This easy Zucchini and Squash Recipe is lightly breaded and baked to perfection, without all the artery-clogging grease! It’s one of my family’s favorite zucchini squash recipes!

We love this zucchini and squash recipe because it’s…

• Crunchy
• Full of flavor
• Simple to make
• Wholesome
• Fresh
• Delicious

Cutting zucchini and squash

This is my favorite way to make zucchini andsquash. We simply love that crispy crunch! Sometimes I leave the peel on the zucchini and squash, and other times I peel or partially peel mine. It really depends on where they came from.

If they are organic or from a local garden, I like to leave the skins on or at least partially on.

I am often asked which knives I use personally, and I have to say that it is Victorinox. They are the same company that makes Swiss Army Knives and the quality is excellent.

Baking zucchini and squash

To get that perfect crispiness, I toss the thin zucchini and squash slices in a mixture of cornmeal and whole-grain flour while it is still damp from being washed. A ziplock bag works great for this. The wetness causes dry grains to stick to each piece. There is no need to coat with artery-clogging oil.

Next, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paperor a silicone baking mat. This enables baking without any oil at all, which makes these completely heart-healthy.

Mist lightly with water to make seasonings stick well. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, pepper, parsley flakes, and smoked paprika. Then just bake and eat!

Near the end of the baking cycle, watch them closely. The goal is for them to be golden brown and crunchy. If left unattended, they can quickly become charred.

The recipe card at the bottom of the page has the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions.

During the summer, when gardens are overrunning with fresh zucchini and squash, this is an excellent way to use some of those up quickly and deliciously.

Though there are many different kinds of zucchini and squash recipes, this is our favorite.

One follower said, “Thanks for the reminder about these. I couldn’t make enough of them last summer… not enough to share anyway.”

Health benefits of zucchini

Zucchini is well-known to reduce weight, yet boost the nutrient value of your diet. Moreover, it helps toenhance vision and prevent all the diseases that occur fromvitamin C deficiency like scurvy, sclerosis, and easy bruising.

It helps to cureasthma and has a high content of vitamin C, carbohydrates, protein, andfiber. Itcontains significant quantities ofpotassium, folate, andvitamin A, all of which are important for good health.

When eaten regularly, it can effectively lower your hom*ocysteine levels.”–Organic Facts

Recipes for zucchini squash

• Rice Zucchini Corn Salad
• Zucchini Bread
• Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
• Easy Baked Zucchini Squash
• Amazing Zucchini Recipes

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