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Roasted Zucchini Fries with Parmesan

These roasted zucchini fries with parmesan are oven-baked to crispy perfection. And you only need a few ingredients to make this delicious summer side dish!
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients 

  • 2 zucchini
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan , (or gruyère cheese)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the two zucchini into 16 sticks. To do this, start by trimming the ends of both zucchini. Next, quarter both zucchini lengthwise so you end up with 8 long pieces. Finally, cut each piece in half crosswise to get 16 shorter triangular-shaped pieces.
    2 zucchini
  • Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. You want to use a bowl that will be large enough to dip the zucchini pieces.
    1 egg
  • Combine the Parmesan and garlic pepper in a second shallow bowl, again ensuring that it’s large enough to dip the zucchini pieces.
    ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan, ¼ teaspoon garlic pepper
  • Take one zucchini strip and dip the cut sides into the egg. Once the cut sides are coated, dip the zucchini into the Parmesan mixture until well-coated.
  • Place the zucchini strip on the baking sheet with the skin side down.
  • Repeat with the remaining zucchini.
  • Once all the zucchini has been coated and placed on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil.
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast until the zucchini sticks are golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Notes

This recipe is for 4 servings of zucchini fries. If you cut both zucchini into 8 pieces, then one serving will be 4 zucchini fries.
This dish is best served immediately.
If you have leftovers, they can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. The exterior will lose some of its crispiness, but you can pan roast or bake the fries to reheat and try to re-crisp the outsides.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Zucchini Fries with Parmesan
Serving Size
 
4 pieces
Amount per Serving
Calories
127
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.5
g
18
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
57.3
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
297.5
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
287.6
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
3.6
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2.5
g
3
%
Protein
 
8.4
g
17
%
Vitamin A
 
400
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
38
mg
46
%
Calcium
 
150
mg
15
%
Iron
 
0.7
mg
4
%
Net carbs
 
2.6
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.