2 small zucchini, cleaned and sliced into 3-inch X 1-inch sticks
2 egg whites, beaten
2 tablespoons freshly grated mozzarella or parmesan cheese
1/4 cup plain or Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch ground red pepper
Vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Pour the beaten egg whites in a shallow pan. Drag the zucchini sticks through the egg whites. In a large ziplock bag, combine the grated cheese, breadcrumbs, salt and red pepper. Place the zucchini sticks, two or three at a time, in the bag, and gently shake until they are well coated with the breadcrumb/cheese mixture. Place the zucchini sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Evenly drizzle olive oil over the zucchini sticks. Bake 5 minutes. Turn and bake 3-5 more minutes or until zucchini sticks are crispy.
If you like really spicy zucchini sticks, add a little more red pepper.
Suggestions for dipping sauces are ranch dressing or a marinara or a mixture of mayo, whipping cream and horseradish or a remoulade sauce.
This recipe is shared June 20-25, 2011
on NewsTalk 94.3 FM, AM 570 WKYX, AM 1560 WPAD,
AM 1450 WDXR, and AM 1320 WNGO.
Ro's recipes are sponsored by SuperValu Foods
on Jackson Street and on Lone Oak Road in Paducah, KY.
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