Baked zucchini and parmesan fries are a perfect recipe for any occasion. It is a tasty way to give your children zucchini if they do not love vegetables very much, as we all know children love crispy food. Serve it with tomato coulis dipping sauce as we bring you this simple recipe, and you can also add other dipping sauces like ranch or guacamole sauce.
Baked Zucchini and Parmesan Fries (with Tomato Coulis Dipping Sauce)
A luxurious Baked Zucchini Parmesan Fries recipe which pairs crispy baked zucchini parmesan fries with a decadent tomato coulis dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Zucchini Fries
- 3 Zucchini, cut into thin strips
- 2 Eggs, large, lightly beaten
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, grated
Tomato Coulis Dipping Sauce
- 4 Tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 Garlic Clove, peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the eggs in a small mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- On a plate, combine breadcrumbs and grated Parmigiano cheese.
- Dip a few zucchini strips into beaten eggs, and then coat them with breadcrumbs. Repeat until you coat all zucchini strips.
- Arrange them onto the lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Turn them halfway through.
- In the meantime, place tomatoes, garlic clove, tomato puree, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper into a high-speed blender. Blend until homogeneous and smooth. Transfer the sauce into a serving bowl.
- Serve zucchini fries with tomato coulis dipping sauce.
- Enjoy.
Notes
- For more flavor, add chopped thyme into tomato coulis dipping sauce.
- You can add more Parmesan cheese into breadcrumbs for a crispier result.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1577IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 317mg | Iron: 5mg
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