Baked Zucchini Sticks Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on August 15, 2011

3 medium zucchini sliced into 3″ x 1/2″ sticks
1 large egg white
1/3 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and spray cookie sheet with cooking spray; set aside.

In a small bowl, beat egg white with salt and pepper to taste.

In a ziploc bag combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and cheese. Shake well.

Dip zucchini sticks into the egg white and then into the bread crumb and cheese mixture, a few at a time, and shake to coat.

Spread on cookie sheet.

Spray more cooking spray on top.

Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Takes great served with marinara sauce, but be sure to add the additional PointsPlus.

3 PointsPlus

Pecan-Crusted Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on August 3, 2010

2 10-ounce frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dried
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 14-ounce can artichokes hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 glove garlic, minced
1/3 cup crushed Pepperidge Farm herb stuffing
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in large bowl; add spinach, artichokes, parmesan cheese, onion, garlic and salt and pepper.

Place in 2-quart baking dish

Combine stuffing and pecans and sprinkle over dip

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned on top