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Oven Fried Zucchini Fingers

Ingredients

  • 3-4 medium zucchini cut into 3-inch-long by 1/2 inch-wide strips
  • 1 cup almond meal
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • sea salt & pepper to your taste
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 Tbsps avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f. Line a large flat rimmed baking sheet with
  • parchment paper.
  • In a shallow dish, stir the almond meal, parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk well to blend.
  • In a seperate, medium bowl, whisk the egg whites and oil together.
  • Working in small batches, dip the zucchini in the egg mixture to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl.
  • Then coat the zucchini in the cheese mixture, patting to coat completely.
  • Place the zucchini strips on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, then, broil for 3-5 minutes on the middle shelf of the broiler for a super nice, crisp texture.
  • Enjoy with your favorite low-sugar marinara for dipping!