Best Zucchini Fingers Recipes

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BREADED ZUCCHINI FINGERS



Breaded Zucchini Fingers image

A great way to start your Italian meal or just to have around for snacking , especially for the guys in football season!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons Ener-G Egg Substitute, mixed with 1/4 cup water (or use 1/2 cup egg substitute or 2 eggs)
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup low-fat parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 medium zucchini
non-stick olive oil flavored cooking spray
marinara sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Prepare baking sheet with heavy spray of non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place eggs or egg substitute in shallow bowl; set aside.
  • Mix together dry ingredients in another shallow bowl; set aside.
  • Cut zucchini into fingers 3/8"x3".
  • Dip zucchini into egg substitute, then roll in bread crumbs, coating thoroughly.
  • Place on baking sheet.
  • Lightly spray tops of zucchini with non-stick spray.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes; turn with spatula, then bake 7-8 minutes more, or until crispy and golden.
  • Serve with marinara dipping sauce, if you desire.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.2, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 127.5, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 2.8

CARROT, ZUCCHINI & PARSNIP FRITTATA FINGERS



Carrot, Zucchini & Parsnip Frittata Fingers image

These frittata fingers are suitable for children aged around nine months and older. You'll need 1 medium green zucchini, 1 medium carrot, and 1 medium parsnip for this recipe. You can substitute equal quantities of potato, swede or sweet potato for the carrot, zucchini or parsnip, if desired.

Provided by Sonya01

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 47m

Yield 12 fingers

Number Of Ingredients 10

melted butter, to grease
2 teaspoons light olive oil
80 g grated green zucchini (1/2 cup, firmly packed)
60 g grated carrots (1/2 cup, firmly packed)
50 g grated parsnips (1/2 cup, firmly packed)
2 green shallots, ends trimmed, finely chopped
3 eggs, lightly whisked
40 g coarsely grated jarlsberg cheese or 40 g tasty cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon plain flour, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C Brush a shallow, square 18.5cm (base measurement) cake pan with melted butter to lightly grease. Line the base and 2 opposite sides with non-stick baking paper, allowing it to overhang.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the zucchini, carrot, parsnip and shallots, and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes or until the vegetables soften. Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes to cool.
  • Combine vegetable mixture, egg, cheese, parsley and flour in a large bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Spoon vegetable mixture into prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake in oven for 12 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and set aside for 10 minutes to cool. Lift frittata from pan and place on a plate to cool completely. Cut into 12 fingers to serve.

RACHAEL RAY'S PRETZEL-CRUSTED CHICKEN FINGERS AND ZUCCHINI



Rachael Ray's Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Fingers and Zucchini image

I got this from the March 2008 edition of Rachael Ray's magazine. It looks like something my family would enjoy.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
salt
pepper
1 (12 ounce) bag whole grain pretzels
2 teaspoons dried thyme
4 large eggs
2 zucchini, halved crosswise and cut into sticks
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the chicken broth and milk.
  • When the milk begins to bubble, stir in the cheese and mustard.
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper, remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
  • Using a food processor, finely grind the pretzels.
  • Transfer to a shallow bowl and add the thyme.
  • In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Coat the zucchini with the pretzel crumbs, then the egg, then the pretzel crumbs again.
  • Repeat with the chicken.
  • In large skillet, heat 1/2 cup olive oil over medium heat.
  • Cook the chicken in 2 batches, turning, until firm, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Drain on paper towels; keep warm on a baking sheet in the oven.
  • Repeat with the zucchini, adding more oil if necessary.
  • Serve the chicken fingers and zucchini sticks with the cheese sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1291.9, Fat 78.5, SaturatedFat 25.1, Cholesterol 374.1, Sodium 2039.6, Carbohydrate 78, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 69.1

ZUCCHINI FINGERS



Zucchini Fingers image

When zucchini is plentiful, we're always looking for different ways to cook with it. These zucchini fingers are a great way to use it. This savory dish makes a moist bread with almost an egg quality. Garlic and onion add a lot of flavor. When cut into slices, they're easy to pick up and snack on during the day. If browned sausage...

Provided by Laura DiDia

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 c grated zucchini (washed and skin on)
1 small or 1/2 large onion, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
2 c Bisquick or cake flour
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
2 Tbsp dried parsley
4 eggs, mixed separately

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the following together in a large mixing bowl - grated zucchini, grated onion, minced garlic, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, salt, pepper, parsley, and grated cheese.
  • 2. Mix 4 eggs in a separate bowl. Add eggs and mix together with the above ingredients.
  • 3. Finally, add 2 cups of Bisquick. Mix until well blended.
  • 4. Pour into a well-greased 9x13 baking dish. (I pour about 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil on the bottom of the pan.)
  • 5. Bake in a 350 oven for 35 to 45 mins until the top is browned.
  • 6. Cool 15 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!

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