[NEW] Oven-fried Zucchini Sticks

When the garden is bursting with zucchini, coat them with breading and watch them disappear. Experiment with adding dried herbs and spices to the flour mixture. Poultry, Cajun or Mexican seasonings are a few flavor profiles that come to mind, but the possibilities are endless.
Active: 15 min. Cook: 30 min. Total: 45 mins
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[NEW] Oven-fried Zucchini Sticks

Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole-wheat flour ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. cornmeal ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper 1½ pounds zucchini, cut into sticks 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Combine flours, cornmeal, salt, and pepper in a large sealable plastic bag. Working in batches, dip zucchini in egg white, shake in the bag to coat, and arrange on the baking sheet. Coat all exposed sides with cooking spray.
  3. Bake on the center rack for 7 minutes. Turn the zucchini and coat any floury spots with cooking spray. Continue to bake until golden and just tender (5-7 minutes).

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 222 g
Amount per serving
Calories 159
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.3g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 1%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 333.7mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 31.2g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.89g 14%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 7.8g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 37.5mg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Potassium 556.8mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Score Breakdown

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  • Fiber
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Whole Grains
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  • Additives to Limit
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  • Added Sugar
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