Description
Cheesy zucchini breadsticks offer a delightful twist on classic appetizers, blending garden-fresh vegetables with gooey melted cheese. Crisp edges and herb-infused layers promise a mouthwatering experience that you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large zucchini, grated (approximately 200 grams)
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a baking surface by lining a sheet with parchment paper and heating the oven to a high temperature of 425°F (220°C).
- Transform fresh zucchini into fine shreds, then vigorously extract surplus liquid using a clean cloth or specialized straining tool.
- Create a comprehensive mixture by blending the zucchini with flour, both Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, aromatic garlic powder, fragrant Italian seasoning, and essential salt and pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Carefully distribute the zucchini mixture across the prepared baking sheet, crafting a uniform rectangular shape approximately 1/4-inch in thickness, ensuring an even surface for consistent baking.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown coloration and firm texture that indicates perfect doneness.
- Carefully extract the baked zucchini base from the oven and allow a brief cooling period to stabilize its structure.
- Skillfully slice the cooled zucchini creation into elegant breadstick segments, presenting them at a warm temperature alongside a complementary dipping sauce for maximum culinary enjoyment.
Notes
- Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to prevent soggy breadsticks, ensuring a crisp texture and better structural integrity.
- Use a fine grater for smoother zucchini consistency, helping the breadsticks hold together more effectively.
- Add extra herbs like fresh basil or thyme for enhanced flavor complexity and aromatic depth.
- Swap regular flour with almond or gluten-free flour to create a low-carb or gluten-sensitive friendly version of the recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg