Baked zucchini sticks

Name: Baked zucchini sticks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 zucchini; 3 large egg whites; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; Black pepper; 1 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs; 2 tbsp grated pecorino Romano cheese; 1/4 tsp garlic powder

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:25min

This healthier version of fried zucchini sticks or zucchini fries as some people call them are delicious as a snack, appetizer or side dish.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:10:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories84.6 kcal (4%)

Total Fat2.1 g (3%)

Carbs11.2 g (4%)

Sugars5.3 g (6%)

Protein6.9 g (14%)

Sodium358.3 mg (18%)

Fiber2.7 g (10%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 cupseasoned whole wheat bread crumbs

2 Tbspgrated pecorino romano cheese

¼ tspgarlic powder

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

Cut each zucchini into 16 equal size sticks about 3-inches long and 1/2-inch thick.

Step 3

In a small bowl, beat the egg whites and season with salt and pepper. In a medium shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Romano cheese, garlic powder and mix well.

Step 4

Dip zucchini sticks into the egg whites then into the bread crumbs, a few at a time and coat well.

Step 5

Place the breaded zucchini sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets and spray with more oil on top. Bake for about 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with 1/2 cup marinara sauce for dipping if desired.