Nat's Oven Baked Zucchini Sticks

by natdabrat

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

3 md. zucchini
3/4 cups whole-wheat breadcrumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 turn salt or celery salt
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray large baking sheet with oil cooking spray. Cut zucchini into slices, (about 1-1/2 inches by 3/4 inch). Toss zucchini in a bowl with the olive oil. Mix dry ingredients in a plastic bag.
Place zucchini, a handful at a time, in the plastic bag, and shake to coat. Bake 20 minutes. Turn zucchini, bake another 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with my <A HREF=/recipes/recipe/19375,nats_creamy_horseradish_dip.phtml>Creamy Horseradish Dip</A> or your favorite dip.

CHEF COMMENTS

I love zucchini sticks, and these baked ones are better and healthier than any fried version.