Zucchini Parmesan
Zucchini Parmesan is the ultimate comfort dish that combines layers of tender zucchini, rich tomato sauce, and creamy vegan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, and it’s sure to impress even the pickiest eaters.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 zucchinis, sliced
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- 3/4 cup cashews
- 1 cup almond milk
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- 28 oz jar tomato sauce
- 5 oz vegan mozzarella shreds
- Olive oil for frying
- Italian herbs
- Vegan Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 410°F. Prepare an 8×11 inch casserole dish.
- Salt zucchini slices and let them rest between paper towels for about 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Blend cashews and almond milk until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Dip zucchini slices in the cashew mixture then breadcrumbs, frying until golden brown.
- Layer zucchini in the casserole dish with tomato sauce, garlic, herbs, vegan mozzarella, and Parmesan until all ingredients are used.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden on top; let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the entire dish (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://homemadeglutenfree.com/zucchini-parmesan/