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Cheesy & Crunchy Tex-Mex Zucchini Sticks
3.5 from 6 votes

Cheesy & Crunchy Tex-Mex Zucchini Sticks

You've never eaten zucchini like this one! No oils used, just Panko, spices and cheese to make the most delicious, lower-fat zucchini sticks you've ever had!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 137 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pieces zucchini medium to large, cut lengthwise into eight
  • 4 teaspoons Tex-Mex seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded, hard
  • 1 cup panko crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • lices havarti cheese optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Combine the seasoning, Parmesan cheese and crumbs completely, then pour onto a plate.
  3. Beat the egg and pour onto a large plate.
  4. Dip each zucchini stick into the egg, coating all sides, then dip into the Panko, coating all sides.
  5. Place zucchini sticks onto a baking sheet.
  6. Cook at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
  7. Pull out the zucchini, turn the oven to broil. Place the cheese on top of the sticks.
  8. Place the pan back into the oven and broil until the cheese has melted and is golden brown OR if making them plain, until the Panko crisps up and is slightly darker brown
  9. Serve garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 326mg (14%) Potassium 118mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 240IU (5%) Calcium 260mg (26%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137

% Daily Value*

Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 326mg 14%
Potassium 118mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 240IU 5%
Calcium 260mg 26%
Iron 2.8mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.