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BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES WITH TOMATO COULIS DIPPING SAUCE



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Zucchini replaces the traditional starchy potato, making this a great way to get your kids to love their veggies. Plus, the dipping sauce is ketchup on steroids.

Categories     Bread     Sauce     Tomato     Bake     Fry     Zucchini     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

FOR TOMATO COULIS
1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled, cored, and diced
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon minced shallot or onion
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
FOR FRIES
1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 2-inch-long pieces 1/4 inch thick

Steps:

  • Combine the coulis ingredients in a blender and pureé. Transfer to a sauté pan and cook over medium heat until fragrant and warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Place the flour in another medium bowl and the eggs in a smaller bowl. Dip the zucchini sticks first in the flour until lightly coated, then in the beaten eggs. Roll them in the bread-crumb mixture until well covered.
  • Transfer the zucchini pieces to a nonstick baking sheet and bake until the zucchini is tender but the coating is crisp, about 20 minutes. Let the fries cool slightly before eating. Serve with the coulis as a dipping sauce.

CRISPY BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES



Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries image

I coat zucchini strips with a mixture of panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and spices. Then I bake them until they're crispy and golden brown. Delicious! -Matthew Hass, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium zucchini
1 cup panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and then in half crosswise. Cut each piece lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices., In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese and seasonings. Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Dip zucchini slices in flour, then in egg and then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place on a greased rack in a foil-lined rimmed baking pan. Drizzle with oil. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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