Crispy Vegan Zucchini Slices
Enjoy these crispy, golden-brown zucchini slices as a healthy and delicious vegan appetizer or side dish. They're easy to make and perfect for using up summer's zucchini bounty!
Equipment
- 1 Large Bowl For mixing ingredients
- 1 Baking Sheet For baking the zucchini
- 1 Parchment Paper To prevent sticking
Ingredients
Zucchini
- 2 zucchini Medium size
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs For crispy coating
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast For cheesy flavor
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder For flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder For flavor
- 0.25 teaspoon salt To taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper To taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.2 zucchini, 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs, 0.25 cup nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon onion powder, 0.25 teaspoon salt
- Drizzle the zucchini slices with olive oil. One at a time, dredge each zucchini slice in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the mixture adheres.0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- Arrange the coated zucchini slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispiness, you can broil the zucchini slices for the last 1-2 minutes of baking, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.