Kittencal's Low-Fat Oven-Baked Zucchini Sticks

A recipe that goes back years and a great way to use up all that zucchini left over from summers crop, you may adjust all seasonings to taste --- if you are a garlic lover then you may increase to 1 teaspoon, I also add in a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat --- use only dry breadcrumbs for this --- if your seasoned breadcrumbs already have salt added then omit the 1/4 teaspoon salt --- as one reviewer mentioned that she dipped the sticks into Ranch dressing so you might want to give that a try using a low fat dressing or dip :)

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 60 sticks (approx)

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  seasoned dry bread crumb (panko even better to use)
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder (can use 1 teaspoon)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste, can use regular salt)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 1  large egg (might use two)
• 3  medium zucchini (unpeeled then cut into about 3 x 1/2-inch sticks or as desired)

Directions

1. In a bowl combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper; mix well.
2. In another bowl, beat egg/s lightly.
3. Dip zucchini sticks into eggs, then into breadcrumb mixture.
4. Transfer to a greased baking sheet that has been coated with nonstick spray.
5. Bake at 425 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned (you may turn the sticks over once halfway through baking time if desired).