Crispy Zucchini Rings with Zucchini Dip
Crispy Zucchini Rings with Zucchini Dip
Ingredients
For the Crispy Zucchini Rings
- 2 zucchini, medium
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For the Zucchini Dip
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon water, or more, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Wash and dry the zucchinis. Slice each zucchini into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Using an apple corer or a small cookie cutter, carefully remove the center from each zucchini round, creating hollow rings. Reserve the removed zucchini cores for the dip.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Arrange the zucchini rings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle them evenly with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture over the zucchini rings, then generously sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the zucchini rings for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. While the rings are baking, prepare the dip.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the reserved zucchini cores and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and softened.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Transfer the sautéed zucchini cores to a food processor. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Pulse until smooth and creamy. If the dip is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve the crispy zucchini rings immediately with the fresh zucchini dip on the side for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min
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Crispy Zucchini Rings with Zucchini Dip
Ingredients
For the Crispy Zucchini Rings
- 2 zucchini, medium
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For the Zucchini Dip
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon water, or more, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Wash and dry the zucchinis. Slice each zucchini into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Using an apple corer or a small cookie cutter, carefully remove the center from each zucchini round, creating hollow rings. Reserve the removed zucchini cores for the dip.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Arrange the zucchini rings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle them evenly with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture over the zucchini rings, then generously sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the zucchini rings for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. While the rings are baking, prepare the dip.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the reserved zucchini cores and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and softened.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Transfer the sautéed zucchini cores to a food processor. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Pulse until smooth and creamy. If the dip is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve the crispy zucchini rings immediately with the fresh zucchini dip on the side for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min