Zucchini Oven Chips
Randy Mayor
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 2 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices zucchini (about 2 small)
- Cooking spray
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425°.
Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place milk in a shallow bowl. Dip zucchini slices in milk, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place coated slices on an ovenproof wire rack coated with cooking spray; place rack on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes or until browned and crisp. Serve immediately.
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- Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)
Breaded, oven-fried zucchini chips taste like they’re fried, yet they are baked and amazingly crispy. These chips make a healthy substitute for French fries or potato chips.
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 61 |
|---|---|
| Calories per serving: | 28% |
| Fat per serving: | 1.9g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 1g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 0.5g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 0.2g |
| Protein per serving: | 3.8g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 7.6g |
| Fiber per serving: | 1g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 5mg |
| Iron per serving: | 0.6mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 231mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 87mg |
Good to Know
Not all chips have to be unhealthy and fat-laden. Zucchinis are more nutritious than potatoes, which are usually used for chips. Baking the zucchini cuts back on fat that is needed for frying.
This Recipe Is
Cooking Light
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