If you’re not already a fan of zucchini, these three benefits may just make you a believer:
Weight Loss: Zucchini is extremely low in calories, but it gives you the feeling of being full. This makes it a great healthy, guilt free snack.
Nutritious: Zucchini is an outstanding source of manganese and vitamin C, and a great source of dietary fiber.
Men’s Health: Recent research suggests that regular consumption of zucchini can help prevent benign prostatic hypertrophy in men.
Try this simple recipe for Baked Parmesan Zucchini to get more of this super veggie in your diet!
Baked Parmesan Zucchini
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves