15 Easy Appetizers for Party #11
11. Baked Zucchini Fries
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 medium zucchini
- 2/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- olive oil cooking spray
The sauce:
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
The Fries:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and set a cooling rack on top of the baking sheet. Coat the cooling rack with cooking spray.
- Cut the zucchini into 3-inch long and ¼-inch thick pieces.
- Spoon the flour into a medium bowl. Whisk the egg in a separate bowl. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Working with several zucchini pieces at a time, dredge the zucchini in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip the zucchini in the egg, then place it in the bread crumb mixture, covering completely.
- Transfer the coated zucchini pieces to the prepared rack, in a single layer. Repeat with remaining zucchini pieces.
- Light coat the zucchini with the cooking spray.
- Bake in the oven until the zucchini is tender and the breading is browned and crisp, about 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately with the dipping sauce.
The Sauce:
- In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, pesto sand salt.
Recipe credits: Cookin Canuck
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