These baked “parmesan” zucchini are a fun and healthy side dish or snack! Nutritional yeast is used as the “parmesan” making them AIP, Paleo, Whole30, and Keto!
What you need to make these Baked “Parmesan” Zucchini
All you need is four ingredients, does it get any easier?
Zucchini
Obviously! You’ll need two medium sized zucchini and you’re going to cut them into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
Zucchini is so versatile: I love using it for zoodles with my nomato sauce, in baking (zucchini bread coming soon!), or simply roasted like in my curried roasted vegetables recipe!
Avocado oil
Avocado oil is my oil of choice when cooking since it is one of the few AIP oils that have a high smoke point.
Nutritional Yeast
Nutritional yeast is an AIP approved food that is commonly used to add a cheesy flavour to dishes. And in this recipe, it does just that as the parmesan substitute.
It’s also exceptionally high in B vitamins, which helps to boost those energy levels! Woot woot!
I prefer to use Bragg’s Nutritional Yeast since it is certified gluten free.
AIP Paleo Powder
So I loooove AIP Paleo Powder. Having a convenient seasoning mix that is free of additives, made with clean ingredients, and is totes AIP compliant is a must in my kitchen!
I really do use it often. It’s absolutely wonderful sprinkled on roast chicken and veggies!
I highly recommend using AIP Paleo Powder in this recipe because it adds the perfect flavour. BUT if you don’t have it on hand, you can try adding your own herbs or seasoning or just season with a bit of salt!
Yield: 4-6 servings
Baked "Parmesan" Zucchini (AIP/Paleo/Whole30/Keto)
10 minutes
25 minutes
5 minutes
40 minutes
These baked “parmesan” zucchini are a fun and healthy side dish or snack! Nutritional yeast is used as the “parmesan” making them AIP, Paleo, Whole30, and Keto!
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp AIP Paleo Powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 F.
- Line a baking sheet with either parchment paper or a silpat.
- Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the avocado oil.
- In a small bowl, combine the nutritional yeast and paleo powder.
- Dip each round into the nutritional yeast mixture, coating it evenly on both sides and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 25 minutes or until zucchini rounds are lightly browned.
- Enjoy!
Can you buy the AIP Paleo Powder in Canada?
Hi Claire,
I believe naturamarket.ca carries it!
Thanks, Rebecca.
What’s the best way to store these and about how long do they last?
Store in fridge for sure, I would say they last just a few days!
Yours look so crisp! Are they meant to be crisp/crunchy? Mine came out fairly mushy. Still tasty, but not what I expected.
I’m wondering if I cut them a bit too thick or if they needed more than 25 minutes.
Did you flip yours half way through?
I don’t flip mine but you certainly can. They’re not super crunchy but not really mushy, there’s a bit of a crispiness to them! I would suggest cutting them thinner and/or adjust the cooking time. Hope this helps!
Looks amazing and I love your website and your message! Just thought I would pass along to you information that I recently learned that shocked me but I’m happy to know -that folic acid causes cancer and so any nutritional yeast that you buy/use should NOT have folic acid in it (you want folate, which is natural, not folic acid, which is synthetic).
Thank you Stacy, and thanks for the tip, that’s good to know!
“Excessive doses” of folic acid may cause cancer…
Folic acid, a synthetic form of vitamin B9, is essential for DNA synthesis and cell growth. While adequate intake is crucial, excessive supplementation has been linked to potential health risks, including an increased risk of certain cancers. Studies have shown that high doses of folic acid may promote the growth of existing cancer cells, particularly in the case of prostate cancer. Therefore, it’s important to consume folic acid within recommended dietary guidelines and consult with a healthcare provider before starting any supplementation regimen.
Folic acid, or vitamin B9, is vital for DNA synthesis and cell growth, especially during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects. The U.S. National Institutes of Health recommends 400 micrograms (mcg) daily for adults, 600 mcg for pregnant women, and 500 mcg for breastfeeding women. It’s advisable to obtain folate from a balanced diet rich in leafy greens, legumes, and fortified cereals, and consult a healthcare provider before starting supplements.
My nutritional yeast has 605 mcg of Folate and 365 mcg Folic Acid in 1 tablespoon. This recipe calls for 2 tablespoons. 30 if I ate the entire 2 zucchinis myself I’d be over daily limit. I’ll just eat 1 and save the other for another day. Thanks for info.
Yum. Have garden zucchini to use up.
Woot Woot! Hope you enjoyed 🙂
I imagine these would be a delicious side with your salmon patties or tuna patties.