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Parmesan Zucchini Fries

Parmesan Zucchini Fries

These easy Parmesan Zucchini Fries are a healthy side dish or appetizer, crisp like fried fries but with fewer calories.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 fries
Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • pie dish
  • paper towels

Ingredients
  

Zucchini Fries

  • 3 medium zucchini cut into ½ inch x 3 ½-inch sticks (about 1 ¼ pounds)
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 large egg whites
  • Nonstick cooking spray olive oil or canola oil flavored

Basil Dipping Sauce

  • ½ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 clove minced garlic about 1 teaspoon
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Position racks in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a large, rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Spread the sliced zucchini onto paper towels or a dry kitchen towel. Lightly pat dry. Let rest on the towels while you prepare the coating.
  • In a wide, shallow dish (a pie dish works well) combine the Panko, flour, Parmesan, salt, onion powder, and pepper. In a separate bowl whisk the egg whites until lightly foamy.
  • Working five or six zucchini fries at a time, place the zucchini in the bowl with the egg whites, tossing to coat them evenly. Shake off any excess egg white, then add them to the bowl with the Panko. Coat them with the Panko, pressing it on lightly so that it adheres. Arrange the zucchini on the baking sheet.
  • Lightly coat the exposed sides of the zucchini with the cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and lightly coat with baking spray once more. Return to the oven, rotating the pan 180 degrees, then continue baking for 10 additional minutes, until the crumbles are crisp and golden.
  • While the zucchini bakes, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients: the Greek yogurt, basil, garlic, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Serve the fries immediately, with the sauce for dipping.

Notes

Store leftover zucchini fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For best results, rewarm in the oven at 375°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 6; about 8 friesCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 267IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 97mg
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