zucchini sticks

The kids love these healthy Baked Zucchini Sticks! Perfect served with marinara for dipping.

Baked Zucchini Sticks

cooking spray

(7 oz each zucchinis, ends trimmed)

tsp kosher salt

black pepper (to taste)

bread crumbs

tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese

garlic powder

quick marinara sauce

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

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

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.

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

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.

Baked Zucchini Sticks:

Preheat the air fryer 400F. Air fry in a single layer, in batches, 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway until golden.

Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks

"Fried" Zucchini Sticks – kids and adults love them! Oven or air fryer (directions provided for both). Perfect served with marinara for dipping.

4 Freestyle Points • 154 Calories (1 whole zucchini per person)
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"Fried" Zucchini Sticks

Crisp, tender baked zucchini with a golden crust of freshly grated Parmesan, thyme and oregano! These Italian-flavored zucchini sticks are a crowed pleaser, served with a little Tztaziki sauce, or as a quick side next to your favorite mains. Best served hot-out-of-the-oven!

Baked Zucchini Recipe with Parmesan and Thyme

zucchini

Extra virgin olive oil

Parmesan cheese

thyme leaves (no stems)

oregano

tsp sweet paprika

tsp black pepper

kosher salt

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan, thyme and spices until well combined.

Prepare a large baking sheet topped with a wire baking rack like this one. Lightly brush the baking rack with extra virgin olive oil (or use a healthy cooking spray.) Arrange the zucchini sticks, skin-side down, on the baking rack and brush each zucchini stick with extra virgin olive oil

Sprinkle the Parmesan-thyme topping on each zucchini stick

Bake in heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Then, for a golden crispy topping, broil for 2 to 3 minutes more, watching carefully.

Serve immediately as an appetizer with a side of tzatziki or hummus for dipping! Or serve it as a side next to your protein of choice.

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Baked Zucchini with Thyme and Parmesan

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