Oven Baked, Panko Herbed Zucchini Sticks
Ingredients
- 1 Medium to Large Sized Zucchini.
- 1 C White All Purpose Flour.
- 2 Free-Range Organic Eggs.
- 1 1/2 C Panko Crumbs.
- 1 Lemon for juice and zest.
- 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano.
- 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika.
- 1 Tsp Ground Cumin.
- Kosher Salt & Fresh Cracked Black Pepper.
- 1 Batch Tomato "Jam".
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spray lightly with non-stick spray.
- Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and then cut both halves in half across the width. With all 4 pieces, cut into 1" thick slices. Set aside.In 3 separate bowls place the flour; the eggs + lemon juice; and the panko, zest, oregano, paprika, cumin, and a good helping of salt & pepper - mix well.
- Now, dredge your zucchini "sticks" through the flour, then the egg/lemon juice mixture, and then the panko bowl. Be gentle and make sure to coat thoroughly in each round. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, turn on the broiler, and brown until golden. But watch! - they will burn easily and very quickly. Remove from the heat.
- Eat.
Recipe by She Eats at https://sheeats.ca/2011/08/oven-baked-panko-herbed-zucchini-sticks/