Zucchini sticks in cheese breading: a healthy and tasty alternative to nuggets
Crispy, flavorful and appetizing – that's what breaded zucchini sticks are like. This is a healthy alternative to traditional nuggets. It's also very budget-friendly.
The idea of cooking crispy zucchini sticks in cheese breading was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Olga Holovina (olha.holovina).
Recipe for breaded zucchini sticks
Source: Screenshot of Olga Golovina's post on Instagram
Ingredients:
- zucchini - 2 pcs.
- hard cheese - 200 g
- breadcrumbs - 6-7 tbsp.
- eggs - 3 pcs.
- flour - 7-8 tbsp.
- dried garlic, smoked paprika
- salt, pepper
Slicing zucchini for cooking
Source: Screenshot of Olga Golovina's post on Instagram
Sauce options:
- sour cream + dill + garlic
- sour cream+green onions
Method of preparation:
1. Wash the zucchini and cut into cubes.
Adding salt to the zucchini
Source: Screenshot of Olga Golovina's post on Instagram
2. Add salt and leave for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, grate the cheese, and mix it with breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, dried garlic, and a little pepper.
Preparation of cheese breading
Source: Screenshot of Olga Golovina's post on Instagram
4. Beat the eggs with a whisk and add the flour to a separate plate.
5. Dip each bar in flour, then in eggs, then in cheese breading.
6. Place on a baking sheet covered with parchment or a silicone mat.
Dipping zucchini in egg
Source: Screenshot of Olga Golovina's post on Instagram
7. Bake for 20 minutes at 190 degrees.
Rolling zucchini in breadcrumbs
Source: Screenshot of Olga Golovina's post on Instagram
8. For the sauce, mix sour cream with green onions or dill and garlic. You can also add salt if desired.
Making a sauce for zucchini
Source: Screenshot of Olga Golovina's post on Instagram
9. Serve warm, but they are also very tasty when cold.
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