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Crispy Garlic Zucchini with Parmesan

Golden-brown zucchini coins tossed with fragrant garlic and finished with melted Parmesan — ready in 12 minutes. A TikTok-easy side that tastes fancy but requires zero fuss.

Total time
12 min
Servings
3
Calories
156
Protein
6g
Crispy Garlic Zucchini with Parmesan
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs zucchini
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add zucchini in a single layer and cook without stirring until golden brown, 4–5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Flip zucchini, add garlic, and cook until the second side browns and garlic is fragrant, 3–4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat, sprinkle Parmesan over the top, and toss gently to coat.

  6. 6

    Serve hot straight from the skillet.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch preferred)

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