Oven "Fried" Zucchini Sticks

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• 1/2 c. grated parmesean, romano or asiago cheese
• 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs or *substitute (see below)
• 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 whole egg or 2 egg whites
• 1 1/2 lbs. zucchini, cut in half and into 3 inch sticks

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 F.
2. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with olive oil.
3. Combine cheese, bread crumbs and seasonings in a bowl.
4. Dip zucchini in eggs and then dip in bread crumb mixture.
5. Place on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Turn the zucchini and bake until golden and tender, about 5-8 more minutes.
6. Serve hot.

*You can subsitute 1/2 c. whole wheat flour or almond flour plus 2 tablespoons unrefined corn meal for the bread crumbs.