Zucchini Baked Sticks

By pattie_d

Very good appetizer or just for a snack.

Ingredients

• 1 large egg white
• 3 medium zucchini slicked into 3"x1/2" stick
• 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• cooking spray
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• salt & pepper to taste
• Quick Marinara Sauce (1 cup)
• 1 tsp EVOO
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1-28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• salt & pepper to taste

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven 425 degrees

In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until golden, being careful not to burn. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, basil and bay leaf. Stir and reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer about 20 minutes.

In a small bowl, beat egg whites and season with S&P. In a zip lock bag, place breadcrumbs, garlic powder and cheese and shake well. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray and set aside.

Dip zucchini sticks into eggs then into breadcrumbs and cheese mixture, a few at a time and shake to coat.Place the breaded zucchini in a single layer and spray more cooking spray on top.

Bake at 425 degrees for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Serve with 1/2 cup marinara sauce for dipping.