Zucchini Chips
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Zucchini Chips
Zucchini Chips Original Recipe Yield 4 servings Ingredients 2 medium sized zucchinis 1 egg 4 egg whites 1 ½ cups whole-wheat breadcrumbs 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish 1 tsp olive oil or cooking spray pepper, to taste Directions: 1. Thinly slice zucchini into ⅛” round pieces. 2. Beat egg and egg whites in a shallow bowl. 3. Using a small food processor (or a mortar and pestle) process the breadcrumbs, grated cheese, and a couple dashes of pepper together until fine. Put the breadcrumb mixture in a shallow bowl. 4. Pour 1 tsp of olive oil or using cooking spray in the bottom of a medium to large sauté pan and turn the heat to medium. Let it heat up while you start preparing the zucchini. 5. Make an assembly line in the following order: raw zucchini slices, beaten egg, breadcrumb mixture, and empty plate. 6. With one hand (which will be your “wet” hand) coat a few of the zucchini slices with the egg and shake off the excess. Drop those pieces on top of the breadcrumb mixture and using your other “dry” hand coat them with breadcrumbs. Shake off the excess breadcrumbs and transfer the coated zucchini slices to the clean plate. 7. As soon as you have enough zucchini slices breaded to make a single layer across the bottom of the pan, slide them in the oil to start cooking. 8. Meanwhile, start coating the next batch of zucchini, but check the stove after 2 or 3 minutes to see if the bottom of the zucchini is turning golden brown. Once they are brown flip them over and add more olive oil if necessary to keep the bottom of the breaded zucchini “wet.” Once both sides are golden brown transfer them to a paper towel lined plate and keep warm. 9. Repeat process until all the zucchini are cooked. Arrange them on a serving platter, garnish with Parmesan cheese, and enjoy! Nutritional Info: Calories 255, Total Fat 7.8g, Carbs 33g, Fiber 2.9g, Protein 13.9g, Cholesterol 51mg, Sodium 435mg\ Recipe from 100daysofrealfood.com Chicken Zucchini Stack with Penne Serves 2 (stack with 1/2 cup penne and 1 cup marinara) Ingredients: 1 large chicken breast (6oz) or 2 small breasts, boneless and skinless 1 zucchini, sliced into 1/4" slices 1/4 cup bread crumbs, seasoned 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups marinara sauce 1 cup whole wheat penne pasta, prepared al dente (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. If using a large chicken breast, cut it in half evenly to form two small breasts. Filet breasts into three even-thickness pieces each. 2. Spray a small baking dish with cooking spray. Layer one chicken breast filet, followed by 2-3 thin slices of zucchini to cover the filet. Repeat process to form two stacks with 3 filets and 3 layers of zucchini rounds. Top final zucchini rounds with 2 Tbsp bread crumbs (press into zucchini) and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Spoon 1 cup marinara sauce around the base of each stack. 3. Place dish into oven and bake for ~30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. 4. Place each stack onto a plate and top with marinara sauce. Serve with penne pasta if desired. Nutrition Info per Serving: Calories 300, Fat 7g, Carbs 34g, Fiber 4g, Protein 28g. From eat8020.com Zucchini Bread Yield: 2 loaves, 12 servings per loaf (serving size: 1 slice) Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 cups shredded zucchini (12 ounces) 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted Cooking spray Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (through baking soda) in a large bowl. 3. Combine egg substitute and next 4 ingredients (through egg) in a large bowl; add sugar, stirring until combined. Add zucchini; stir until well combined. Add flour mixture; stir just until combined. Stir in walnuts. 4. Divide batter evenly between 2 (8 x 4-inch) loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans on a wire rack; remove from pans. Cool completely on wire rack. Nutrition Info per Serving: Calories 150, Fat 4.3g, Carbs 25.3g, Fiber 0.6g, Protein 2.7g, Cholesterol 9mg, Sodium 96mg From Cookinglight.com