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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
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pieces medium to large zucchini cut lengthwise into eight
- 4 teaspoons tex mex seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded hard Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 1 egg
- Slices of Havarti cheese if wanted.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine the seasoning, Parmesan cheese and crumbs completely, then pour onto a plate.
- Beat the egg and pour onto a large plate.
- Dip each zucchini stick into the egg, coating all sides, then dip into the Panko, coating all sides.
- Place zucchini sticks onto a baking sheet.
- Cook at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Pull out the zucchini, turn the oven to broil. Place the cheese on top of the sticks.
- 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
- Serve garnished with cilantro.
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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: 4Serving
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.