Baked Zucchini Fries
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 25 minutes • Serves: 4
2 large egg whites
1 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
1/4cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon no salt added Italian seasoning
2 medium zucchini, halved crosswise, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then sliced ½-inch thick
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2cup low sodium marinara
1 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
1/4cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon no salt added Italian seasoning
2 medium zucchini, halved crosswise, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then sliced ½-inch thick
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2cup low sodium marinara
1.Preheat oven to 425°. Line 2 rimmed baking pans with parchment paper. In small bowl, whisk egg whites. In separate small bowl, whisk breadcrumbs, cheese and Italian seasoning.
2.Dip zucchini in egg whites then in breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides; place in single layer on prepared pans. Spray zucchini with cooking spray. Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp; serve with marinara.
Approximate nutritional values per serving:
107 Calories, 2g Fat (1g Saturated), 4mg Cholesterol,
130mg Sodium, 16g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 7g Protein