Crispy Courgette Sticks

Submitted by hectorthebat

"A light polenta batter gives these veg batons maximum crunch"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 250 g polenta
• 100 g plain flour
• 450 g courgettes, trimmed and cut into sticks lengthwise

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Beat together the egg and milk in a measuring jug. Put the polenta and flour in a shallow bowl and stir to mix thoroughly.
3. Drop a small handful of the courgette sticks in the egg mixture and stir to coat completely. Lift them out one at a time, shaking off any excess egg before rolling in the polenta mixture. Lay on the lined baking tray and repeat with the remaining courgette sticks.
4. Bake for 30-35 mins until the coating is crisp and golden.