Replace Fries with these Delicious Healthy Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks These oven-baked zucchini sticks taste every bit as good as their deep-fried brethren with only a fraction of the fat and calories. Serve with a side of your favorite marinara sauce for dipping. 4 servings | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients Safflower or olive oil cooking spray 1 cup Organic flour (or for gluten free use Spelt) 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds organic zucchini, (about 3 medium), cut into 1/2-by-3-inch sticks 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 475°F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine flours, cornmeal, salt and pepper in a large sealable plastic bag. Dip zucchini in egg white, shake in the bag to coat, and arrange, not touching, on the baking sheet. Coat all exposed sides with cooking spray. Bake on the center rack for 10 minutes. Turn the zucchini and coat any floury spots with cooking spray. Continue to bake until golden and just tender, about 8 to 10 minutes more. Serve hot. Getting Healthy with Connie
Posted on: Sat, 06 Jul 2013 14:41:21 +0000