Spicy Baked Zucchini Fries with Marinara Dip

(from desert.rose32’s recipe box)

Categories: appetizers

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini sliced into 3" x 1/2" sticks
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp grated Romano or parmesan cheese
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • cayenne pepper, to taste
  • salt
  • fresh pepper
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce or pesto

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, beat egg whites and season with salt and pepper.

  2. In a ziplock bag, place breadcrumbs, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cheese, salt/pepper and shake well.

  3. Spray cookie sheet with olive oil spray (or rub with olive oil) and set aside.

  4. Toss the zucchini sticks in the egg white, then transfer into bread crumb and cheese mixture and shake to coat.

  5. Place the breaded zucchini in a single layer and spray more olive oil spray on top.

  6. Bake at 425° for about 15 minutes, turn, and bake fro another 5-10 or until golden brown.

  7. Serve with 1/2 cup marinara sauce or pesto for dipping.

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