Parmesan Crusted Baked Zucchini Sticks With Marinara Sauce Food

BAKED ZUCCHINI RECIPE WITH PARMESAN AND THYME

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan, thyme and spices until well combined.
• Prepare a large baking sheet topped with a wire baking rack like this one. Lightly brush the baking rack with extra virgin olive oil (or use a healthy cooking spray.) Arrange the zucchini sticks, skin-side down, on the baking rack and brush each zucchini stick with extra virgin olive oil
• Sprinkle the Parmesan-thyme topping on each zucchini stick
• Bake in heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Then, for a golden crispy topping, broil for 2 to 3 minutes more, watching carefully.
• Serve immediately as an appetizer with a side of tzatziki or hummus for dipping! Or serve it as a side next to your protein of choice.

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste. Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15 minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

PARMESAN CRUSTED BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• 2. Mix the bread crumbs, parmigiano reggiano and oregano in a bowl.
• 3. Season the zucchini sticks with salt and pepper.
• 4. In a shallow bowl, Dip the zucchini in the egg.
• 5. Use zip-lock bag for panko, then dredge in zucchini sticks in crumb mixture.
• 6. Place the zucchini on a baking sheet in a single layer with the skin side down.
• 7. Bake in a preheated 425F oven until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.