Baked Zucchini Fries

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
80%
Baked Zucchini Fries
40 min.
2
266kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful way to enjoy your vegetables, look no further than these Baked Zucchini Fries! This scrumptious side dish is not only incredibly easy to prepare, but it’s also a healthful option that satisfies your cravings for something crispy and delicious. Made with fresh zucchini, these fries are transformed into a guilt-free treat that both kids and adults will love.

What makes these Baked Zucchini Fries stand out is their versatility. Being vegetarian and gluten-free, they cater to various dietary needs while still delivering on flavor. Coated in creamy yogurt and seasoned with a hint of salt, these zucchini sticks are rolled in a crunchy mix of bread crumbs or cornflake crumbs, giving them that perfect bite without the extra oil and calories of traditional frying.

With a health score of 80 and just 266 calories per serving, this recipe checks all the boxes for a very healthy side dish. Whether served alongside your favorite sandwich or as a tasty snack on their own, these fries are a must-try. Plus, they can be ready in just about 40 minutes, making them an excellent choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer. So fire up your oven and prepare to enjoy a deliciously crispy and wholesome dish that you won’t be able to resist!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cornflake crumbs 
  • 0.5 cup yogurt low-fat (I used )
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  •  zucchini cut into 3 x 1/2-inch sticks

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Spray a baking sheet with oil.
  2. Mix bread crumbs, salt and black pepper/chili powder, if using.Coat zucchini sticks with yogurt. Press into crumb mixture a few at a time. Arrange on baking sheet.
  3. Bake 15 minutes, until golden brown and tender. I felt that the zucchini fries were not crunchy enough, so I kept baking until 24 minutes, checking every 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories266kcal
Protein12.75%
Fat4.87%
Carbs82.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.5
Glycemic Load
0.31
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
28.535217300705%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:266.4kcal
13.32%
Fat:1.5g
2.31%
Saturated Fat:0.76g
4.77%
Carbohydrates:57.1g
19.03%
Net Carbohydrates:54.17g
19.7%
Sugar:12.38g
13.76%
Cholesterol:3.67mg
1.23%
Sodium:772.58mg
33.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.84g
17.67%
Iron:17.51mg
97.26%
Vitamin B2:1.12mg
66.01%
Vitamin B6:1.25mg
62.42%
Folate:241.41µg
60.35%
Vitamin B1:0.86mg
57.57%
Vitamin B3:11.1mg
55.5%
Vitamin B12:3.3µg
55.01%
Vitamin C:30.45mg
36.91%
Vitamin A:1283.6IU
25.67%
Phosphorus:185.77mg
18.58%
Potassium:498.53mg
14.24%
Vitamin D:2.13µg
14.2%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.8%
Calcium:130.9mg
13.09%
Magnesium:51.13mg
12.78%
Fiber:2.93g
11.73%
Selenium:7.13µg
10.18%
Zinc:1.45mg
9.67%
Copper:0.18mg
8.86%
Vitamin B5:0.7mg
6.97%
Vitamin K:4.34µg
4.13%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.38%