Description
Delicious zucchini breadsticks with a toasted Parmesan crust and melty mozzarella, perfect for a healthy snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- For Serving: Marinara sauce, Extra Parmesan cheese, Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush it with olive oil.
- Remove the zucchini moisture: Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels. Squeeze firmly until you remove as much liquid as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained zucchini, eggs, ½ cup mozzarella, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Press it firmly and evenly.
- Brush the surface lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until firm and the edges are deeply golden.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella over the top.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 5–7 minutes, until the mozzarella is completely melted and bubbly.
- For an extra-toasty Parmesan crust, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then cut into breadstick-shaped pieces.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Squeeze the zucchini extremely well to avoid sogginess.
- Don’t make the base thicker than about ½ inch.
- Bake until the edges are deeply golden before adding the mozzarella.
- For even crispier bottoms, bake the zucchini mixture on a preheated baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg