Crispy Zucchini Sticks With Creamy Salsa Dip Recipe

Name: Crispy Zucchini Sticks With Creamy Salsa Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup bottled salsa; ¼ cup nonfat sour cream; 2 zucchini (about 3/4 pound); ⅔ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; ½ cup yellow cornmeal; 2 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 3 large egg whites, lightly beaten; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Combine salsa and sour cream; set aside.
3
Cut each zucchini lengthwise into quarters; cut each quarter crosswise into 3 pieces.
4
Combine the breadcrumbs and the next 4 ingredients (breadcrumbs through salt) in a shallow dish.
5
Dredge 6 zucchini pieces in flour.
6
Dip in egg whites, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
7
Repeat procedure with the remaining zucchini, flour, egg whites, and breadcrumb mixture.
8
Place the zucchini on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
9
Lightly coat the zucchini with cooking spray.
10
Bake at 450 degrees for 25 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp, carefully turning after 12 minutes.
11
Serve zucchini immediately with salsa dip.

301

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup bottled salsa, ¼ cup nonfat sour cream, 2 zucchini (about 3/4 pound), ⅔ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Crispy Zucchini Sticks With Creamy Salsa Dip falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crispy Zucchini Sticks With Creamy Salsa Dip

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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