Wednesday, 8 October 2014

Baked Zucchini Fries

Zucchini is a summer squash that comes in at about 17 calories per 100g. It is a good source of potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C and fibre. Try these delicious fries as a side dish.


Ingredients:
·         4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
·         1/2 cup grated Parmesan
·         1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
·         1/2 teaspoon dried basil
·         1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
·         1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
·         freshly ground black pepper, to taste
·         2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:
·         Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside.
·         In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and pepper.

·         Place zucchini in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Toss to coat. Arrange zucchini on cooling rack/baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15 minutes. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the crisp and golden brown.