Oven Fried Zucchini Sticks

Ingredients:

1/2 c. seasoned bread crumbs

2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1 lb. (about 3 medium) zucchini

1/2 c. water or water

1 c. spaghetti sauce or low fat Ranch dressing

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place crumbs, cheese and garlic powder into plastic bag; shake to combine. Cut zucchini into sticks (24 total). Fill shallow bowl with milk. Dip sticks into milk and shake in crumbs to coat. Bake on sheet 10 - 15 minutes or until brown. Other vegetables such as sweet potatoes or broccoli florets can also be used. Serve with spaghetti sauce or dressing to dip.

Yield: 24 zucchini sticks
Serving Size: 4 sticks is 1/4 cup vegetable for a 3-5 year old at lunch/supper.
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