Great HEAL Recipes

Baked Zucchini Squash Fries

Vegetables can add key nutrients into summer cookouts!

Ingredients

• 1 lb. of zucchini squash 
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour 
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs 
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese 
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend 
• 1 large egg

Recipe Directions

1. Rinse and dry zucchini. Remove ends, cut into strips, approximately ⅓ inch thick. 
2. Place the zucchini strips in a large zip lock bag and add flour and salt. Shake to coat. 
3. Combine Panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. In another bowl, whisk egg with 1 tbsp of water until smooth. 
4. Preheat oven to 425º. Cover a baking sheet with foil and place two wire racks on top. Dip coated zucchini strips in egg and then in seasoned breadcrumbs. Place the breaded zucchini sticks on wire racks. 
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until medium golden brown. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the zucchini.