Zucchini Fries

At one point during my childhood, I overate zucchini to the point that I wouldn't touch it for years. Now, I am starting to get back into eating it by using it as a substitute. You can substitute zucchini for pasta or, as shown in this recipe, for fries.This recipe is sooo simple yet so good. If you're in a rush to make dinner and are really craving fries, this takes a total of 15 minutes. In other words, it's healthy fast food.

Recipe: (taken from Key Ingredient)

Ingredients:

• 3 Zucchini (1 lb)
• 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 packet Shake & Bake Coating Mix (I used whole wheat bread crumbs instead for a healthier touch)
• 1 small egg

Directions:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees

• Trim zucchini and cut in half, then cut each piece into 1/4 in. sticks

• Add cheese to coating mix in shaker bag; shake gently to combine

• Whisk egg in medium sized bowl. Add zucchini to coat.

• Use tongs (or just dump them in) to place 1/4 zucchini into shaker bag. Close bag and shake to evenly coat zucchini fries with coating mix. 

• Spread onto baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Then repeat with the rest of the zucchini.

• Bake for 13-14 minutes or until golden brown. Turning the tray 180 degrees after 7 minutes to evenly bake the fries.

...I put them on a plate, squeezed out some ketchup and devoured them :)