Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Rings with Herbed Roasted Zucchini Tahini Yogurt Dip by @starinfinitefood

51 min

4 servings

🥒

600 g

Zucchini

🧂

7.5 g + 0.5 tsp

Salt

🌶️

5 g

Paprika

🧅

5 g

Onion powder

🌿

1.4 g

Dried basil

🌿

2 g

Dried oregano

🥚

100 g

Eggs

🧀

100 g

Parmesan cheese

🥖

60 g

Panko

🫒

30 ml

Olive oil

🌱

45 g

Tahini

🥣

80 g

Greek yogurt

🍋

15 ml

Lemon juice

⚫

0.5 g

Pepper

🌿

10 g

Fresh basil

🧅

75 g

Scallions

🧄

3 g

Garlic

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two large sheet pans and one small sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. Combine
    • panko breadcrumbs
    • Parmesan cheese

    Combine the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in one mixing bowl. Mix until evenly distributed.

  3. Crack
    • eggs

    Crack the eggs into the second mixing bowl. Beat them lightly.

  4. Slice
    • zucchini

    Slice the zucchini into 1/3-inch (8 mm) rounds. Keep the zucchini centers.

  5. Cut
    • zucchini

    Cut out the center of each zucchini round with a small cookie cutter. Set the rings aside.

  6. Combine
    • salt
    • Dried basil

    Combine 1 teaspoon salt, paprika, onion powder, dried basil, and dried oregano on a plate. Mix the seasonings.

  7. Blend
    • zucchini
    • salt

    Coat both sides of each zucchini ring in the seasoning blend. Shake off excess seasoning.

  8. Dip
    • zucchini
    • eggs

    Dip each seasoned zucchini ring into the beaten eggs. Let excess egg drip off.

  9. Press
    • zucchini
    • Parmesan cheese
    • panko breadcrumbs

    Press each ring into the Parmesan-panko mixture. Coat both sides thoroughly.

  10. Arrange
    • zucchini
    • olive oil

    Arrange the coated zucchini rings in a single layer on the large sheet pans. Drizzle them with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

  11. Bake
    • zucchini

    Bake the zucchini rings for 8 minutes. Flip the rings with a spatula.

  12. Bake
    • zucchini

    Bake the flipped rings for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove them when deep golden and crisp.

  13. Place
    • zucchini
    • olive oil

    Place the reserved zucchini centers on the small sheet pan. Drizzle them with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

  14. Season
    • zucchini
    • salt

    Season the zucchini centers with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss to coat.

  15. Roast
    • zucchini

    Roast the zucchini centers for 15 minutes. Remove them when softened.

  16. Add
    • zucchini
    • tahini
    • Greek yogurt

    Add the roasted zucchini centers, tahini, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, black pepper, basil, scallions, and garlic to the food processor. Blend until smooth.

  17. Transfer
    • zucchini

    Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Serve it alongside the crispy zucchini rings.

Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Rings with Herbed Roasted Zucchini Tahini Yogurt Dip by @starinfinitefood

51 min

4 servings

🥒

600 g

Zucchini

🧂

7.5 g + 0.5 tsp

Salt

🌶️

5 g

Paprika

🧅

5 g

Onion powder

🌿

1.4 g

Dried basil

🌿

2 g

Dried oregano

🥚

100 g

Eggs

🧀

100 g

Parmesan cheese

🥖

60 g

Panko

🫒

30 ml

Olive oil

🌱

45 g

Tahini

🥣

80 g

Greek yogurt

🍋

15 ml

Lemon juice

⚫

0.5 g

Pepper

🌿

10 g

Fresh basil

🧅

75 g

Scallions

🧄

3 g

Garlic

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/17

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two large sheet pans and one small sheet pan with parchment paper.

    🍳large sheet pan
    🍳small sheet pan
    📜parchment paper
  2. Step 2/17

    Combine the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in one mixing bowl. Mix until evenly distributed.

    🥖panko breadcrumbs
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🥣mixing bowl
  3. Step 3/17

    Crack the eggs into the second mixing bowl. Beat them lightly.

    🥚eggs
    🥣mixing bowl
  4. Step 4/17

    Slice the zucchini into 1/3-inch (8 mm) rounds. Keep the zucchini centers.

    🥒zucchini
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
  5. Step 5/17

    Cut out the center of each zucchini round with a small cookie cutter. Set the rings aside.

    🥒zucchini
    🍞small cookie cutter
  6. Step 6/17

    Combine 1 teaspoon salt, paprika, onion powder, dried basil, and dried oregano on a plate. Mix the seasonings.

    🧂salt
    🌶️paprika
    🧅onion powder
    🌿dried basil
    🌿dried oregano
    🍽️plate
    🥄measuring spoons
  7. Step 7/17

    Coat both sides of each zucchini ring in the seasoning blend. Shake off excess seasoning.

    🥒zucchini
    🧂salt
    🌶️paprika
    🧅onion powder
    🌿dried basil
    🌿dried oregano
    🍽️plate
  8. Step 8/17

    Dip each seasoned zucchini ring into the beaten eggs. Let excess egg drip off.

    🥒zucchini
    🥚eggs
    🥣mixing bowl
  9. Step 9/17

    Press each ring into the Parmesan-panko mixture. Coat both sides thoroughly.

    🥒zucchini
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🥖panko breadcrumbs
    🥣mixing bowl
  10. Step 10/17

    Arrange the coated zucchini rings in a single layer on the large sheet pans. Drizzle them with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

    🥒zucchini
    🫒olive oil
    🍳large sheet pan
  11. Step 11/17

    Bake the zucchini rings for 8 minutes. Flip the rings with a spatula.

    🥒zucchini
    🍳large sheet pan
    🥄spatula
  12. Step 12/17

    Bake the flipped rings for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove them when deep golden and crisp.

    🥒zucchini
    🍳large sheet pan
  13. Step 13/17

    Place the reserved zucchini centers on the small sheet pan. Drizzle them with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

    🥒zucchini
    🫒olive oil
    🍳small sheet pan
  14. Step 14/17

    Season the zucchini centers with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss to coat.

    🥒zucchini
    🧂salt
    🍳small sheet pan
  15. Step 15/17

    Roast the zucchini centers for 15 minutes. Remove them when softened.

    🥒zucchini
    🍳small sheet pan
  16. Step 16/17

    Add the roasted zucchini centers, tahini, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, black pepper, basil, scallions, and garlic to the food processor. Blend until smooth.

    🥒zucchini
    🌱tahini
    🥣Greek yogurt
    🍋lemon juice
    ⚫black pepper
    🌿fresh basil
    🧅scallions
    🧄garlic
  17. Step 17/17

    Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Serve it alongside the crispy zucchini rings.

    🥒zucchini
    🥣mixing bowl

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Seasonings, Herbs and Spices, Eggs, Dairy, Oils, Seeds, Fruits, Herbs

Ingredients

Zucchini, Salt, Paprika, Onion powder, Dried basil, Dried oregano, Eggs, Parmesan cheese, Panko, Olive oil, Tahini, Greek yogurt, Lemon juice, Pepper, Fresh basil, Scallions, Garlic

Notes

Zucchini (medium), Salt (for the zucchini spice coating, for the dip, plus more for zucchini), Eggs (lightly beaten), Parmesan cheese (finely shredded), Panko (or pork panko), Olive oil (for drizzling), Tahini (for the dip), Pepper (to taste)

Allergens

Eggs, Milk, Sesame

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Plant-forward

Calories

310 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 15g, Carbohydrates: 21g, Dietary fiber: 4g, Total fat: 20g, Saturated fat: 6g, Sugars: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 310mg, Potassium: 570mg, Sodium: 920mg, Iron: 2.5mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 35mg, Vitamin A: 110mcg RAE, Vitamin K: 35mcg, Folate: 65mcg DFE

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

31 minutes

Overall

51 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

17 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large sheet pan, small sheet pan, parchment paper, mixing bowl, plate, small cookie cutter, knife, cutting board, measuring cups, measuring spoons, spatula

Appliances

Oven, Food processor

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dip, Snack, Appetizer, Side Dish

Occasions

Summer, Game day, Party, Casual entertaining

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@starinfinitefood

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crispy, Creamy, Smooth

Flavors

Cheesy, Savory, Herby, Garlicky, Tangy, Nutty, Smoky

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store rings and dip separately in airtight containers,Reheat rings in oven for best texture), freezer : 1 month (Freeze baked rings in a single layer before bagging,Do not freeze yogurt dip)