Crispy Zucchini Fries

Here's a healthy recipe from Pampered Chef.  You can serve this as an appetizer at a party or with a meal.  Each serving size (about 3 fries) has only 70 calories and 2g of fat.  Happy cooking and eating!

Recipe: Zucchini Fries (Courtesy of Pampered Chef)

Ingredients:

1 medium zucchini
1-1/2 cups large fat free seasoned restaurant style croutons
1oz Parmesan cheese divided
1 egg white
1/2 cup of nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 cup of loosely packed fresh basil leaves
3tbsp light mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves peeled
1/2tsp coarsely ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line Cookie Sheet with Parchment Paper. Trim and discard ends of zucchini; cut in half crosswise using Chef's Knife. Cut each zucchini half using the NEW French Fry Cutter (discard any thinner pieces). Place croutons in Manual Food Processor; cover and pump handle until finely chopped. Grate Parmesan cheese with Microplane Adjustable Fine Grater. Place chopped croutons and half of the Parmesan cheese in Coating Tray; mix well.
2. Whisk egg white in Classic Batter Bowl until frothy. Add zucchini; mix gently until well coated. Dredge zucchini in crouton mixture, pressing firmly to coat. Arrange zucchini in a single layer on Cookie Sheet. Bake 14–16 minutes or until crisp.
3. Meanwhile, for dip, combine remaining Parmesan cheese, yogurt, basil, mayonnaise, garlic and black pepper in clean processor bowl; cover and pump handle until well blended, scraping down sides as necessary. Remove Cookie Sheet from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack. Serve zucchini fries with dip.

Yield: 10 servings

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