Zesty Zucchini Sticks Food

OVEN-FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• Place bread crumbs, cheeses, garlic powder, oregano, basil, parsley in ziploc bag; shake well to combine.
• Set aside.
• Cut each zucchini lengthwise into 8 pieces; cut each piece in half horizontally.
• Beat egg and milk in a shallow bowl.
• Dip each piece of zucchini in egg mixture then bread crumb mixture.
• Repeat until all of the sticks are coated; place them on prepared cookie sheet.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until brown and tender.
• Serve with warm spaghetti sauce or ranch dressing.

PARMESAN PESTO ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange two racks evenly spaced in the oven. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
• Cut each zucchini in quarters lengthwise through the stem and then cut each quarter again in thirds lengthwise, making long skinny spears. In a medium shallow bowl, whisk together the pesto and 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and set aside. Place the parsley and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until they are finely minced. Add the panko, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper plus the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse only until all the panko is moistened with oil. Pour the mixture onto a dinner plate.
• Dip the zucchini spears first into the pesto mixture, turning to coat completely, then place each one in the crumb mixture, pressing and turning to coat thickly. Arrange the sticks in rows on the prepared sheet pans.
• Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and the crumbs have crisped to a crunchy golden brown. Sprinkle lightly with flaked sea salt and serve hot.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI STICKS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400ºF (220ºC).
• Grate zucchini into a medium bowl.
• Transfer grated zucchini into a large bowl and add parmesan cheese, garlic powder, pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, and egg. Mix together.
• Pour the mixture onto a small towel and wring the excess fluid from mix.
• Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet and spread mixture evenly into a square about a ½-inch (1cm) thick.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until middle has thickened.
• Remove from oven and spread cheddar and mozzarella cheese over top .
• Place back in the oven at 350ºF (180ºC) for 10 more minutes or until cheese melts and is bubbling.
• Let cool for 5 minutes, then cut.
• Serve with marinara, ranch, or any sauce of your choosing!
• Enjoy!

ZESTY ZUCCHINI SKILLET

Steps:

• In a skillet, heat oil over medium. Cook and stir the next six ingredients until vegetables are crisp-tender. Combine basil, oregano, salt, pepper, picante sauce and mustard; pour into skillet. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Gently stir in tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450ºF.
• Cut zucchini crosswise in half, then cut each piece into 1/4-inch-thick matchlike sticks. Add cheese to coating mix in shaker bag; shake gently to combine. Whisk egg in medium bowl.
• Add zucchini, in batches, to egg; toss until evenly coated. Use tongs to add 1/4 of the zucchini to coating mix in shaker bag; close bag, then shake to evenly coat zucchini. Spread onto rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
• Bake 12 to 13 min. or until golden brown, turning after 7 min. Serve with dressing.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the first six ingredients. Add zucchini and toss. Chill until ready to serve.

FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk buttermilk and eggs together in a shallow dish.
• Mix flour, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, and salt together in a separate shallow dish.
• Dip zucchini sticks into the egg mixture; roll in bread crumbs to coat. Dip in the egg mixture again; reroll in bread crumbs.
• Cook breaded zucchini sticks in batches in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Drain on a large plate lined with paper towels.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine squash, zucchini, tomatoes with chiles, onion, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat to low and cook until tender-crisp.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large stainless steel bowl layer the first 3 ingredients sprinkle all the salt on the veggies. Top with cold water and set aside for 2-3 hours.
• Drain into a colander and rinse well under running cold water.Drain well.
• In a large stainless steel pot add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil stirring to dissolve sugar. Gentle boil for 10 minutes. Cover and let infuse for 1 hour.
• Prep your jars I used 6 - 8 ounce jars. And prepare the water bath.
• Bring the infused vinegar to a boil.
• Add the drained veggies bring to a boil and for 5 minutes.
• Pack into jars leaving 1/2 head space.
• Remove air bubbles and ladle the hot liquid to leave 1/2 inch head space.
• Wipe rims clean and top with lids and bands. screw to finger tip tight.
• Place jars in boiling water bath with at least 1 inch covering the jars.
• Bring back to a boil , cover and boil for 15 minutes.
• Turn of flame remove lid and rest for 5 minutes.
• Remove jars without tipping and place in a draft free place till cool.
• Remove bands and store in a cool dark place.

ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Wash zucchini, but do not peel, slice off ends. Cut into lengthwise strips, about 1/2 inch thick.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place zucchini on a paper towel. Let zucchini "sweat" while you prepare your other side dishes. Blot beads of water from zucchini with paper towels and proceed with recipe. (This allows for a more crispier fried zucchini.) Roll in flour. Beat egg and add one teaspoon of milk. Dip in egg mixture. Roll in mixture of cornmeal and flour.
• Fry on medium heat in vegetable oil until lightly brown and crisp on all sides. May shake with additional salt. Enjoy!

ZESTY ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Mix crumbs and parmesan.
• Dip zucchini strips in beaten egg, then in crumb mixture.
• Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Place strips on sheet.
• Bake at 425* for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.

ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan or deep fryer, preheat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a blender, mix the eggs, whipped cream, pepper and salt. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.
• Slice the zucchini into pieces 2 to 3 inches long. Dip the pieces into the egg mixture, then coat them with the bread crumbs.
• Carefully place the battered pieces in the oil and fry 3 to 4 minutes, until brown and crispy. Drain fried pieces on a paper towel. Repeat until all the slices have been fried.

SPICY BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat the over to 450 degrees Farenheit.
• Cut each zucchini in half and slice into 4-inch long sticks.
• Beat the egg white.
• Toss the zucchini sticks in the egg white.
• In a plastic zip-lock bag, mix the baking powder and spices.
• Add the zucchini and toss until all of the stick are well-coated.
• Place a wire rack over a baking pan and spray with Pam.
• Place the zucchini sticks on the rack and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until light golden and cooked.
• If you like dipping, let the sticks cool for 3 minutes and dip in ketchup, blue cheese, or any other condiment you like.