Baked Parmesan Zucchini Curly Fries

Recipe by adminCourse: SidesDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

14

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Calories

137

kcal

This healthy zucchini recipe is the perfect side dish for kids meals. They go well with a bean burger or chicken and served with ranch dressing. They're a fun way to get your children eating more vegetables.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup cornstarch

  • 4 large egg whites, lightly beaten

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • ¾ ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated

  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano

  • 12 ounces spiralized zucchini noodles (see Tip)

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup light ranch dressing

  • ¼ cup lower-sodium marinara sauce

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; coat with
    cooking spray. Place cornstarch in a shallow dish. Place egg whites in a separate shallow
    dish. Stir together panko, Parmesan and oregano in a third shallow dish.
  • Coarsely chop zucchini noodles into 5- or 6-inch-long pieces. Working in batches,
    dredge the noodles in the cornstarch; shake off excess. Dredge in the egg whites; shake
    off excess. Dredge in the panko mixture; shake off excess. Arrange the noodles, well
    spaced apart, in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Coat with cooking spray.
  • Bake until golden and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with
    salt.
  • Combine ranch and marinara in a shallow bowl; serve alongside the fries.

Notes

  • Look for a package of fresh zucchini noodles in the produce department, or make your own zucchini noodles. You'll need about 3 medium or 2 large zucchini for 12 ounces.