Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks
Fresh, grated zucchini forms the base of a simple batter that bakes up into the perfect Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks.
Servings : 6
Ingredients
For the Breadsticks
- 4 cups grated Zucchini, about 2 large zucchini
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For the Topping
Optional
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Grate the zucchini using the large holes on a cheese grater.
- Transfer grated zucchini to a kitchen towel; wrap the towel around the zucchini and wring out all the water. Squeeze out as much as possible.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the zucchini, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix and stir until completely combined.
- Transfer mixture to previously prepared baking sheet and spread out the zucchini into about ½-inch thick layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Pull it out of the oven and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Continue to bake for 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and let stand couple minutes.
- Cut into “breadsticks”.
- Serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
- NET CARBS: 3 g
- WW POINTS: To reduce points down to 1, use fat free shredded mozzarella cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 134 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 54 mg | Sodium: 472 mg | Potassium: 261 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 448 IU | Vitamin C: 15 mg | Calcium: 226 mg | Iron: 1 mg | Net Carbs: 3 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.