Baked Vegetable Sticks

Submitted by Sandyg61

"Zucchini, yellow squash and eggplant sticks that are lightly coated with seasoned breadcrumbs and then baked. I serve this either as a vegetable or as an appetizer with marinara sauce"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 small zucchini
• 1 small yellow squash
• 1 small Japanese eggplant
• 1⁄2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray.
3. Cut the vegetables in half lengthwise and then cut each section in half crosswise.
4. Cut the quaters into long strips 1/4 inch thick.
5. Toss the vegetables with the olive oil.
6. Mix all ofthe dry ingredients in a large bowl.
7. Add a handfull of vegetables to the breadcumbs and coat with crumbs.
8. Lightly shake off any excess crumbs and place the vegetables in a single layer on the cookie sheet.
9. Repeat until all of the vegetables are done.
10. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn the vegetables over and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes.
11. Coating should be crisp and vegetables tender.