Zucchini Snacks

Kevinpa · 08-21-2006, 09:56 AM

I had originally posted these in an eggplant thread but thought I should put them in a zucchini thread so they would be easier to find.

Parmasan Zucchini Snack

1 medium Zucchini (sliced in 1/2 to 1/4 in. rounds)
1 egg
1 t. EVOO
1/3 c. parmasan cheese

Line cookie pan with parchment or non stick foil for easy cleanup.
preheat oven to 400.

fork mix egg and EVOO in small dish
put parmasan cheese in another

salt both side of Zucchini and fork middles several times

Coat each zucchini with egg mixture then cheese and arrange on cookie pan.

bake 12 mins each side the broil 2 min each side

Crunchy Cheesey outside
soft and tasty inside

Nice snack or side dish.

Parmasan Zucchini Fries
1 medium Zucchini (julian sliced)
2 egg
1 t. EVOO
1/4 c. parmasan cheese
2 T. wheat bran
2 T. lc bread crumbs

Line cookie pan with non stick foil for easy cleanup.
preheat oven to 400.

fork mix egg and EVOO in small dish
mix parmasan cheese, wheat bran, and lc bread crumbs and put in another.

Coat each zucchini with egg mixture then cheese mixture and arrange on cookie pan.

bake 12 mins then broil 5 min. (no flipping necessary)

season to taste!!

Can you spell French Fries????

Charski · 08-21-2006, 11:02 AM

Yep, that's how mine turn out too except I just use the eggwhite - it's "stickier" and not as "eggy" tasting that way.

LOVE my ovenfried zucchini stix!

Remember those deepfried breaded zucchini slices they had at Carl's Jr?! Man I used to love to get those and some criss-cut fries AND a burger AND a regular Coke! Way back when of course!

TiffyT · 08-21-2006, 02:05 PM

Kevin, you should open an lc restaurant. I would come to it!!!!

Go steelers!!

melo42 · 08-21-2006, 05:23 PM

yes so would I. YUMMY !!!!

eshlemania · 08-21-2006, 06:21 PM

Kevin,
You will have to open a chain of restaurants. Cause all of us would want to come!!

Thanks for all your hard work spicing up our lives.

Bev

Dottie · 08-22-2006, 04:35 AM

Looks great

Dreamchaser · 08-22-2006, 07:27 AM

Looks awesome. Kevin, do you use real parmesan cheese or the kind in the green can?

TiffyT · 08-22-2006, 07:36 AM

Kevin - How did you get that zucchini cut into such beautifully shaped "fries". Did you do that with a paring knife? Nice work!!

Kevinpa · 08-22-2006, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamchaser

Looks awesome. Kevin, do you use real parmesan cheese or the kind in the green can?

yes, that is the Kraft grated parmesan cheese I used.

Kevinpa · 08-22-2006, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiffyT

Kevin - How did you get that zucchini cut into such beautifully shaped "fries". Did you do that with a paring knife? Nice work!!

I use my handy dandy Chefmate Mandolin slicer with julienne blade. I also use that slicer when I make zucchini noodles.

gotogirl · 08-22-2006, 12:01 PM

Those look wonderful. I used to eat those at a fav seafood restaurant. They served them with ranch dressing with just a smidgen of horseradish to dip them in. I'm fixing some as soon as I buy some zucchini.
Thanks, Kevin.

Strawberry · 08-22-2006, 07:46 PM

YUMMMMM!! I am so glad you posted these here or I would have missed them!
I am definitely going to make these this coming weekend, or sooner if I get a chance!

I would definitely come to any resturant Kevin opened!

terez · 08-22-2006, 07:56 PM

Those zucchini sticks and slices look awesome. I'm always amazed at the resourcfulness of people that post here. I can hardly wait until the temprature goes below 70 degrees so I can turn on the convection oven and get to work. I think I might try a little bit milder cheese, like a sap sago, or something dried. And maybe use some salt free Spike for seasoning. But the ranch+horseradish sauce sounds like a Sunday afternoon dream. I know in a restaurant, you'd pay about $8 for a side dish like this.

momofallboys · 08-23-2006, 05:55 AM

What do you use for low carb breadcrumbs?

ebonyeyz28 · 08-23-2006, 06:19 AM

Kevin, let's get married!

Kevinpa · 08-23-2006, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by momofallboys

What do you use for low carb breadcrumbs?

I make my breadcrumbs out of low-carb bread in one of 2 ways. When I see a loaf of LC bread is going stale, I cut the slices into fingers and dry them out on a cookie sheet in the oven. Then crush and store in a ziplock. I usually have a bag made up in advance since we don't really eat that much bread anymore. If I don't have any made ahead then I will pop a slice in the toaster on low till dry then crush and use that.

4C also makes a LC breadcrumbs you can buy at most grocery stores.

momofallboys · 08-23-2006, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevinpa

I make my breadcrumbs out of low-carb bread in one of 2 ways. When I see a loaf of LC bread is going stale, I cut the slices into fingers and dry them out on a cookie sheet in the oven. Then crush and store in a ziplock. I usually have a bag made up in advance since we don't really eat that much bread anymore. If I don't have any made ahead then I will pop a slice in the toaster on low till dry then crush and use that.

4C also makes a LC breadcrumbs you can buy at most grocery stores.

Thanks!!

1BellaDonna · 08-23-2006, 12:15 PM

Thanks for sharing! i ADORE zucchini!

SugarBabi · 08-23-2006, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevinpa

I make my breadcrumbs out of low-carb bread in one of 2 ways. When I see a loaf of LC bread is going stale, I cut the slices into fingers and dry them out on a cookie sheet in the oven. Then crush and store in a ziplock. I usually have a bag made up in advance since we don't really eat that much bread anymore. If I don't have any made ahead then I will pop a slice in the toaster on low till dry then crush and use that.

4C also makes a LC breadcrumbs you can buy at most grocery stores.

Not to threadjack too much here, but what brand of low carb bread do you buy (if you don't mind me asking)? I've tried several brands and most of them, even toasted, were less than desirable. I'd like to find a brand that is decent just for occasional use and breadcrumbs. Any recommendations?

Kevinpa · 08-23-2006, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SugarBabi

Not to threadjack too much here, but what brand of low carb bread do you buy (if you don't mind me asking)? I've tried several brands and most of them, even toasted, were less than desirable. I'd like to find a brand that is decent just for occasional use and breadcrumbs. Any recommendations?

Sugar, I'm not talking toast here I am talking crumbs. When you dry any bread to that point it becomes crumbs.....no difference between it and reg bread other than the carbs. But lately the brand I have been using is Brownberry carb counting. I also have low carb bread in my freezer that I had been buying at a local bakery but they since have discontinued making it. I have been trying to get them to sell me the recipe but todate we have not agreed on a price yet.

SugarBabi · 08-23-2006, 03:06 PM

Thanks Kevin. I have a freezer shelf of nothing but bad tasting lc breads that I have tried over the last few months. I'm very happy to know that I can at least use them for bread crumbs. I didn't know that and I appreciate the tip.

I do hope you can obtain the LC bread recipe from the bakery. (got my fingers crossed for ya!)

Strawberry · 08-24-2006, 07:55 PM

YUMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!

I just made these!! They are delicious!!
Highly recommended!

Edited to add: I made the first recipe with the round slices of zucchini and egg and parmesan.

08-21-2006, 09:56 AM	#1
Kevinpa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,632 Gallery: Kevinpa Stats: 230/160/165 WOE: Low Carb Maintenance Start Date: May 2005	Zucchini Snacks I had originally posted these in an eggplant thread but thought I should put them in a zucchini thread so they would be easier to find. Parmasan Zucchini Snack 1 medium Zucchini (sliced in 1/2 to 1/4 in. rounds) 1 egg 1 t. EVOO 1/3 c. parmasan cheese Line cookie pan with parchment or non stick foil for easy cleanup. preheat oven to 400. fork mix egg and EVOO in small dish put parmasan cheese in another salt both side of Zucchini and fork middles several times Coat each zucchini with egg mixture then cheese and arrange on cookie pan. bake 12 mins each side the broil 2 min each side Crunchy Cheesey outside soft and tasty inside Nice snack or side dish. Parmasan Zucchini Fries 1 medium Zucchini (julian sliced) 2 egg 1 t. EVOO 1/4 c. parmasan cheese 2 T. wheat bran 2 T. lc bread crumbs Line cookie pan with non stick foil for easy cleanup. preheat oven to 400. fork mix egg and EVOO in small dish mix parmasan cheese, wheat bran, and lc bread crumbs and put in another. Coat each zucchini with egg mixture then cheese mixture and arrange on cookie pan. bake 12 mins then broil 5 min. (no flipping necessary) season to taste!! Can you spell French Fries???? __________________ Success is a journey, Not a destination. So stop running. Recipe Page

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08-21-2006, 11:02 AM	#2
Charski Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Coastal CA Posts: 9,639 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/130/150 goal 5'5" 54 years young WOE: ATKINS! now and always.... Start Date: 5/03	Yep, that's how mine turn out too except I just use the eggwhite - it's "stickier" and not as "eggy" tasting that way. LOVE my ovenfried zucchini stix! Remember those deepfried breaded zucchini slices they had at Carl's Jr?! Man I used to love to get those and some criss-cut fries AND a burger AND a regular Coke! Way back when of course!

08-21-2006, 02:05 PM	#3
TiffyT Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20 Gallery: TiffyT Stats: 164/145/140 (5'6") WOE: Modified Atkins	Kevin, you should open an lc restaurant. I would come to it!!!! Go steelers!!

08-21-2006, 05:23 PM	#4
melo42 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 791 Gallery: melo42 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart:07/02/07	yes so would I. YUMMY !!!!

08-21-2006, 06:21 PM	#5
eshlemania Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 601 Gallery: eshlemania Stats: 132/120/110 WOE: Atkins-PreMaintenance Start Date: April 2006	Kevin, You will have to open a chain of restaurants. Cause all of us would want to come!! Thanks for all your hard work spicing up our lives. Bev

08-22-2006, 04:35 AM	#6
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 58,276 Gallery: Dottie	Looks great

08-22-2006, 07:27 AM	#7
Dreamchaser Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 6,174 Gallery: Dreamchaser WOE: Atkins with whole, natural foods and no "junk"! Start Date: 3-27-01	Looks awesome. Kevin, do you use real parmesan cheese or the kind in the green can?

08-22-2006, 07:36 AM	#8
TiffyT Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20 Gallery: TiffyT Stats: 164/145/140 (5'6") WOE: Modified Atkins	Kevin - How did you get that zucchini cut into such beautifully shaped "fries". Did you do that with a paring knife? Nice work!!

08-22-2006, 12:01 PM	#11
gotogirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,142 Gallery: gotogirl Stats: 148/116/120 5'3" WOE: Atkins for Life Maintenance Start Date: August, 2005	Those look wonderful. I used to eat those at a fav seafood restaurant. They served them with ranch dressing with just a smidgen of horseradish to dip them in. I'm fixing some as soon as I buy some zucchini. Thanks, Kevin.

08-22-2006, 07:46 PM	#12
Strawberry MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,583 Gallery: Strawberry	YUMMMMM!! I am so glad you posted these here or I would have missed them! I am definitely going to make these this coming weekend, or sooner if I get a chance! I would definitely come to any resturant Kevin opened!

08-22-2006, 07:56 PM	#13
terez Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 76 Gallery: terez Stats: Minus 60 pounds and counting WOE: OWL	Those zucchini sticks and slices look awesome. I'm always amazed at the resourcfulness of people that post here. I can hardly wait until the temprature goes below 70 degrees so I can turn on the convection oven and get to work. I think I might try a little bit milder cheese, like a sap sago, or something dried. And maybe use some salt free Spike for seasoning. But the ranch+horseradish sauce sounds like a Sunday afternoon dream. I know in a restaurant, you'd pay about $8 for a side dish like this.

08-23-2006, 12:15 PM	#18
1BellaDonna Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Italy (Carbohydrate Mecca) Posts: 547 Gallery: 1BellaDonna Stats: 174/143/135 5'8"-now wearing size 4 & 6 pants!! WOE: Atkins & a variety of stallbusters Start Date: 1 January 2003	Thanks for sharing! i ADORE zucchini!

08-23-2006, 05:55 AM	#14
momofallboys Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 601 Gallery: momofallboys Stats: 173/155/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 9, 2006	What do you use for low carb breadcrumbs?

08-23-2006, 06:19 AM	#15
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08-23-2006, 03:06 PM	#21
SugarBabi MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,263 Gallery: SugarBabi WOE: My Own Type Of Low Carb Start Date: 2/12/2005	Thanks Kevin. I have a freezer shelf of nothing but bad tasting lc breads that I have tried over the last few months. I'm very happy to know that I can at least use them for bread crumbs. I didn't know that and I appreciate the tip. I do hope you can obtain the LC bread recipe from the bakery. (got my fingers crossed for ya!)

08-24-2006, 07:55 PM	#22
Strawberry MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,583 Gallery: Strawberry	YUMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!! I just made these!! They are delicious!! Highly recommended! Edited to add: I made the first recipe with the round slices of zucchini and egg and parmesan.