Cheddar Zucchini Wedges

Vegetarian
Health score
7%
Cheddar Zucchini Wedges
45 min.
8
548kcal

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Looking for a delicious and vegetarian side dish that's sure to impress? Look no further than these Cheddar Zucchini Wedges! This tasty recipe is not only vegetarian-friendly but also serves 8 people and can be ready in just 45 minutes. Each serving contains 548 calories, making it a satisfying option without breaking your diet.

This mouth-watering dish combines the delightful taste of zucchini with the rich flavor of cheddar cheese, all wrapped up in a crispy, biscuit-based coating. To add some crunch and texture, we've included toasted almonds, while fresh parsley, basil, and thyme provide a burst of aromatic herbs that elevate the dish to new heights.

To make these Cheddar Zucchini Wedges, you'll need a few simple ingredients and some basic equipment that most home cooks already have on hand. The process is straightforward, with a quick sauté of onions in butter, followed by a mix of biscuit ingredients, zucchini, cheese, and almonds. Then, it's just a matter of baking until golden and letting it cool before serving in wedges.

Whether you're looking for a unique side dish to bring to a potluck or simply want to add some variety to your weeknight dinners, these Cheddar Zucchini Wedges are sure to be a hit. So why not give them a try and treat your taste buds to something new and exciting?

Ingredients

  • medium onion chopped
  • 0.3 cup butter cubed
  • 2.5 cups baking mix 
  • 2.5 cups baking mix 
  • tablespoon parsley fresh minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon basil dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme dried
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.3 cup milk 2%
  • 1.5 cups zucchini shredded
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.8 cup almonds toasted chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • baking pan
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, parsley, basil, thyme and onion mixture. Stir in eggs and milk just until combined. Fold in the zucchini, cheese and almonds.
  2. Transfer to a greased 9-in. round baking pan.
  3. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 1 minute before cutting into wedges.
  4. Remove to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories548kcal
Protein11.07%
Fat50.28%
Carbs38.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.13
Glycemic Load
0.58
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
19.713912984599%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Catechin
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin
0.35mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
1.08mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.04mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
2.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:547.57kcal
27.38%
Fat:30.82g
47.42%
Saturated Fat:10.55g
65.94%
Carbohydrates:53.32g
17.77%
Net Carbohydrates:49.54g
18.01%
Sugar:10.98g
12.21%
Cholesterol:101.22mg
33.74%
Sodium:1127.99mg
49.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.27g
30.53%
Phosphorus:626.95mg
62.69%
Vitamin B2:0.67mg
39.51%
Vitamin B1:0.49mg
32.74%
Manganese:0.64mg
31.99%
Folate:121.33µg
30.33%
Calcium:301.38mg
30.14%
Vitamin E:4.04mg
26.97%
Selenium:16.3µg
23.29%
Vitamin B3:4.06mg
20.28%
Iron:3.21mg
17.82%
Magnesium:68.36mg
17.09%
Vitamin K:17.18µg
16.36%
Fiber:3.78g
15.12%
Copper:0.29mg
14.62%
Zinc:1.78mg
11.88%
Vitamin B5:1.17mg
11.73%
Vitamin B12:0.66µg
11%
Vitamin A:522.45IU
10.45%
Potassium:354.98mg
10.14%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.8%
Vitamin C:6.12mg
7.41%
Vitamin D:0.46µg
3.06%