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Parmesan Zucchini Chips with Harissa

Published: Mar 7, 2022 · Last Updated: Mar 7, 2022 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Parmesan Zucchini Chips are made even more flavorful with harissa powder! This zucchini gets roasted in the oven with parmesan cheese to make a cheesy parmesan crust. The harissa spice adds a little kick!

harissa zucchini chips with parmesan on top.

These days, I've been putting harissa on everything. Vegetables like cauliflower, carrots, and this roasted zucchini with parmesan cheese. I've even made harissa butter! The flavor of harissa is so intoxicating, it always leaves me reaching for both the condiment and the spice.

Recently I had a leftover zucchini in my kitchen, I knew exactly what to do with it. Slice it up, and toss with harissa, and olive oil. Even better? Add some parmesan cheese for that delicious salty parmesan crispness.

Ingredients:

  • Zucchini
  • Olive oil
  • Harissa powder
  • Salt
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese

What is harissa?

Harissa is a spice that is commonly used in North African cooking, especially in Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria. It has a smoky and slightly citrusy flavor to it. It comes in condiment form, where it is jarred, in a tube as a paste, or in powder form, as a spice.

If you can't find harissa, you can use smoked paprika as a substitute in this recipe. Smoked paprika will be less spicy and less citrusy than harissa powder.

Where can you find harissa?

Harissa powder can easily be found at most grocery stores, or online at Amazon. Look in the spice aisle at your grocery store first. If you can't find it with the spices, check International sections, depending on your grocery store.

Cooking tips

  • All ovens cook differently, check to make sure your zucchini is tender before removing from the oven. When using your broiler, also keep a close eye on your zucchini.
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese works best with this recipe. I highly recommend keeping a wedge of parmesan cheese in your refrigerator. I love using a microplane to grate the cheese.
  • If you want to slightly amp up the spice level, add an additional ¼ teaspoon harissa to the zucchini.
  • If you slice your zucchini a little thinner, it will still work, but won't be as sturdy as if you slice it thicker. I have found that around ¼ inch works best.

How to make:

Slice the zucchini into ¼ inch thick rounds. Place in a bowl with oil and harissa powder.

Zucchini and harissa in a bowl.

Place zucchini slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Zucchini on a baking sheet.

Add parmesan cheese to each parmesan round.

Zucchini with parmesan cheese on top.

Bake until tender, then broil for 3-5 minutes (watch carefully!)

Baked zucchini chips on a baking sheet.

Plate, and serve with additional parmesan cheese if desired.

Zucchini chips on a plate with parmesan cheese.
Zucchini on a plate with parmesan cheese on the side.
harissa zucchini chips with parmesan on top.

Parmesan Zucchini Chips with Harissa

Recipe by Aimee
Parmesan Zucchini Chips are made even more flavorful with harissa powder! This zucchini gets roasted in the oven with parmesan cheese to make a cheesy parmesan crust. The harissa spice adds a little kick!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Total Time 18 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 teaspoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon harissa powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese plus more for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Slice the zucchini into rounds ¼ inch thick. Place slices in a medium bowl.
  • Grate ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Add olive oil, salt, and harissa powder to the bowl. Toss to combine, making sure all zucchini is coated with the harissa and olive oil.
  • Place zucchini slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Add a bit of the grated parmesan cheese to the top of each zucchini slice.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, until zucchini is tender and roasted.
  • Switch oven to broiler. Broil for 3-4 minutes, watching closely until cheese is crispy and browned.
  • Remove from the oven ad plate. Top with more freshly grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • All ovens cook differently, check to make sure your zucchini is tender before removing from the oven. When using your broiler, also keep a close eye on your zucchini.
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese works best with this recipe. I highly recommend keeping a wedge of parmesan cheese in your refrigerator. I love using a microplane to grate the cheese.
  • If you want to slightly amp up the spice level, add an additional ¼ teaspoon harissa to the zucchini.
  • If you slice your zucchini a little thinner, it will still work, but won't be as sturdy as if you slice it thicker. I have found that around ¼ inch works best.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 429mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 330IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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