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Crispy Zucchini Parmigiana

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
90 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner Italian
Crispy Zucchini Parmigiana
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 large zucchinis, sliced
  • 8 egg whites, divided
  • 3 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1
First, preheat the oven to a high temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit (or 190 degrees Celsius for those using metric measurements).
2
Next, lightly spray a medium-sized baking sheet with cooking oil to prevent the zucchini slices from sticking.
3
Then, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, and oregano in a medium-sized shallow dish. Set aside 2/3 cup of the mixture for later use.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 egg whites until they become frothy. Dip each zucchini slice into the egg whites, coating both sides evenly, before pressing it firmly into the bread crumb mixture.
5
Arrange the coated zucchini slices on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
6
Then, bake the zucchini slices in the preheated oven until they are lightly browned and crispy on both sides, taking around 12 to 15 minutes.
7
After removing the zucchini slices from the oven, leave it on and proceed to prepare the next layer.
8
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, mix together 6 egg whites and ricotta cheese. Combine these ingredients to form a smooth mixture.
9
Next, spread 1/2 cup of tomato sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
10
Then, layer the zucchini slices with 1/2 cup of ricotta mixture and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat this process once more, finishing with a layer of ricotta mixture on top.
11
Finally, sprinkle the remaining 2/3 cup of bread crumb mixture evenly over the top layer.
12
Then, bake the entire dish in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
13
Finally, serve the zucchini slices warm and enjoy!