Zucchini Fries with Scallion Sour Cream Dip
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Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup Hood® Sour Cream
- 2 Tbsp. fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh scallions plus more for garnish, if desired
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Directions
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STEP 1
Preheat oven to 400˚F.
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STEP 2
In a shallow medium bowl, combine salt, garlic powder, thyme, basil, black pepper, breadcrumbs and cheese. Mix well.
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STEP 3
In a separate shallow medium bowl, whisk the eggs.
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STEP 4
Cut each zucchini in half crosswise, then cut each half lengthwise into eight wedges. Using tongs, dip zucchini into the egg, then into the bread crumb/cheese mixture. Coat all sides of each piece.
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STEP 5
Place zucchini in a single layer on a wire cooling rack coated with cooking spray. Lightly coat the tops of the zucchini sticks with cooking spray. Bake for 25 minutes.
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STEP 6
While zucchini is baking, make the dip. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, yogurt, scallions, black pepper, and lemon juice. Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
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STEP 7
Serve zucchini sticks warm with the scallion sour cream dip.
Per serving: Calories: 93, Carbohydrate: 13 grams, Fat: 3 grams, Saturated fat: 1 gram, Protein: 5 grams, Cholesterol: 50 milligrams, Sodium: 247 milligrams, Calcium: 50 milligrams.
