Baked Zucchini Dipping Sticks
These Baked Zucchini Dipping Sticks are a great and convenient way to get those much needed healthy veggies into your kids and families diet in a tasty way.
Ingredients
- 2-3 zucchini sliced into 3″ x 1/2″ sticks
- 1 large egg (free range)
- 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp grated Romano cheese
- 1/4 cup Cup Coconut Oil or Avocado Oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Pink Sea Salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper to taste
Sides
- 1 cup Marinara Dipping Sauce and/or Ranch or Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°
- In a small bowl, beat egg and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In a food processor or high speed blender, combine the bread and cheese, . Process in quick pulses until the bread has become coarse breadcrumbs, and the nuggets are blended in evenly. Transfer the mixture to a shallow bowl and set aside.
- Coat baking sheet with coconut oil or avocado oil and set aside.
- Dip zucchini sticks into egg mixture then into bread crumb and cheese mixture, a few at a time and shake to coat. Place the breaded zucchini in a single layer and spray more cooking spray on top.
- Place the breaded zucchini in a single layer on the lined baking sheets.
- Drizzle the coated zucchini evenly with coconut oil or avocado oil, then bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- Bake at 425° for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with chopped parsley and with a bowl of marinara sauce alongside.