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Zucchini Fries

Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American, Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium zucchini squash
  • 1 tbs table salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup ground almond meal
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning*

Instructions
 

  • Cut zucchini into 3-inch lengths, then cut each piece into 9 fries.
  • Place zucchini fries into a colander and sprinkle with salt.
  • Let the zucchini pieces sit for at least 1 hour to remove excess liquid (don't refrigerate).
  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Wipe the salt off of the zucchini with dry paper towels.
  • Beat eggs in a shallow bowl.
  • Mix almond meal, salt, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning in a second shallow bowl.
  • Dip each zucchini piece into beaten egg and roll in the almond coating.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place coated fries on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.
  • Turn zucchini over to cook evenly and continue cooking for another 10-15 min until crisp and browned.

Notes

*Italian Seasoning (makes 1 tbsp): 1 tsp dried oregno, 1/2 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder