Oven-Fired Zucchini Sticks with Marinara Sauce

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 4 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
• ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
• 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ¾ teaspoon salt-free Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 zucchini, halved horizontally and cut lengthwise into 1" wedges (16 total)
• ½ cup marinara sauce, warmed

Preparation:

• Preheat a oven to 425°F. Brush 17 x 14-inch jelly roll pan with 1 tablespoon of the oil
• In a shallow dish, combine the panko, cheese, Italian seasoning and salt.
• Dip the zucchini wedges one at a time in egg whites, letting excess drip off. Roll in panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Arrange zucchini sticks close together but not touching on prepared pan. Drizzle with remaining oil.
• Bake 25-30 minutes, without turning, until zucchini is crisp and golden. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Make 4 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving : 219 Calories, 6 g Protein, 14 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Dietary Fiber, 16 g Fat, 2.5 g Saturated Fat, 401 mg Sodium