"Fried" Zucchini Sticks with Marinara Sauce

By soccercat

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil divided
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup plain trans-fat panko bread crumbs
• 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp. salt free Italian herb seasoning
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 med zucchini (about 12 oz.), halved crosswise and then cut lengthwise into 1" wedges 16 total

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush 17" x 14" jelly roll pan with 1 tablespoon of the oil.

2. Put egg whites in shallow dish and beat lightly. In another shallow dish mix panko, cheese, Italian seasoning and salt.

3. dip zucchini in egg whites, one at a time, letting excess drip off. roll in crumbs pressing them so the adhere. Arrange close together but not touching on prepared pan. Drizzle with remaining 3 tablespoons oil.

4. Bake without turning, 25 minutes to 30 minutes, until zucchini is crisp and golden. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

4 sticks with 2 tbsp. sauce = 6 weight watcher points plus