Parmesan is one ofthe healthiest cheeses you might buy.

Recipes like our Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Cabbage and Parmesan-Crusted Brussels Sprouts are sure to become your new favorite veggie dishes.

Grilled Zucchini with Parmesan

Grilled zucchini is one of the great food joys of summer.

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Photo: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley

Serve this healthy side with grilled chicken, fish or shrimp or as part of a vegetarian summer meal.

This recipe is easily doubled or tripled if you have a bumper crop of zucchini.

Or try sandwiching them between slices of your favorite whole-wheat country bread.

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Jacob Fox

This easy side dish is perfect paired with chicken, burgers or steak.

Dip them into marinara, pesto or ranch dressing for an irresistible snack or appetizer.

A generous amount of cooking spray helps the panko breadcrumb coating on these cauliflower steaks get nice and crispy.

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Chopped fresh herbs like rosemary and sage add brightness.

Serve these potatoes alongside roasted chicken, steak or pork.

This irresistible side dish would make a welcome addition to any mealtry serving it alongside chicken or steak.

Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Jacob Fox

They’re the perfect appetizer for Italian night!

Dip these crispy fries into a big hot bowl of your favorite marinara.

(Like this technique?

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Try ourParmesan & Herb Crusted PotatoesandParmesan & Herb Crusted Zucchini.)

Balsamic-Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks

These balsamic-Parmesan cauliflower steaks make the perfect vegetarian dinner.

Dried oregano and fresh thyme and rosemary flavor the cauliflower.

a recipe photo of the Parmesan & Herb Crusted Zucchini

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst

Balsamic vinegar paired with Parmesan cheese adds a nice sweet and savory balance to the dish.

Baked Breaded Eggplant

This breaded eggplant is baked to perfection with a crunchy outside and soft interior.

It’s wonderful dipped in marinara.

Oven-Fried Panko-&-Parmesan-Crusted Zucchini

Jacob Fox

Roasting the asparagus spears in a hot oven keeps them tender-crisp in this quick side dish!

Serve the zucchini like a wedge of pizza, straight from the pan, with the cheese-side up.

We named this recipe Mary’s Zucchini after the mom of one of our former Test Kitchen managers.

Parmesan-Crusted Cauliflower with White Beans & Tomatoes

Jason Donnelly

It’s perfect for just-picked zucchini.

Parmesan-Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

These roasted Brussels sprouts are about to be your new favorite side dish.

This makes a great vegetable side to serve with roasted meats.

a recipe photo of the Parmesan Herb Crusted Potatoes

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco

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roasted garlic parmesan cabbage

Ali Redmond

Crispy Smashed Broccoli with Balsamic and Parmesan

Brie Passano

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Balsamic-Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks

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