Prep Time | 10 minutes |
Cook Time | 25 minutes |
Servings |
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Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 4 medium zucchinis ends trimmed; 7 oz each
- 3 large egg whites beaten
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- fresh black pepper to taste
- 1 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cups quick marinara sauce for dipping optional
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, beat egg whites and season with salt and pepper. In a ziplock bag, place breadcrumbs, garlic powder and cheese and shake well. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Dip zucchini sticks into eggs 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. Bake at 425° for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with 1/2 cup marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Zucchini Sticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g
Sodium 1512mg
63%
Potassium 556mg
16%
Total Carbohydrates 49g
16%
Dietary Fiber 8g
32%
Sugars 10g
Protein 13g
26%
Vitamin A
12%
Vitamin C
58%
Calcium
16%
Iron
22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.