Ingredients
Cooking spray
4mediumzucchinis,ends trimmed
3largeegg whites,beaten
¼tspKosher salt
fresh black pepper,to taste
1cupwhole wheat bread crumbs,seasoned
2tbsppecorino Romano cheese,grated
¼tspgarlic powder
½cupsmarinara sauce,for dipping (optional)
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray and set aside.
Cut each zucchini into 16 equal size sticks about 3-inches long and ½-inch thick.
In a small bowl, beat the egg whites and season with salt and pepper. In a medium shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Romano cheese, garlic powder, and mix well.
Dip zucchini sticks into the egg whites then into the bread crumbs, a few at a time, and coat well.
Place the breaded zucchini sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets and spray with more oil on top.
Bake for about 22 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve with ½ cup marinara sauce for dipping if desired. Enjoy!
