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"Not-So-Fried" Zucchini That's Better Than The Original

10 MINPrep Time
20 MINCook Time
4Servings
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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My panko-crusted zucchini sticks have the same crunchy goodness as deep-fried mozzarella sticks, but because they're baked instead of fried, they're a guilt-free snack; dunk them in a bowl of marinara instead of sugary barbecue sauce or ketchup and you'll be home free.
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\"Not-So-Fried\" Zucchini That's Better Than The Original

Category

Appetizer Side Dish Snack

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Calories

247

Author:

Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs (whites only)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium zucchini (cut into 3-inch-long by 1/2-inch-wide strips)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Stir the Parmesan cheese, panko, oregano, and salt in a medium bowl to blend.
  2. In another medium bowl, whisk the egg whites and olive oil to blend. Working in batches, dip the zucchini in the egg mixture to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Coat the zucchini in the cheese mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely.
  3. Place the zucchini strips on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. For a final browning, broil for 5 minutes on the middle shelf of the broiler. Arrange the zucchini on a platter and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
247
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
10 grams
Protein
15 grams
Fat
17 grams
Saturated Fat
6 grams
Cholesterol
104 milligrams
Sodium
912 milligrams
Fiber
1 grams
Sugar
3 grams
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