Recipes

Baked Zucchini, Joyce Holste, Midlothian

4 fresh zucchinis

2 c bread crumbs

¾ c parmesan cheese

⅓ c fresh basil

1 ½ t red pepper flakes

1 t pepper

1 t salt

1 T garlic powder

2 eggs

Wash zucchini, with rind on, slice lengthwise into thin strips. Breadcrumb mixture: mix breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, basil, red pepper flakes, pepper , salt and garlic powder. In another bowl or plate mix and beat 2 eggs separately from above. Dip zucchini in egg mixture and then roll in breadcrumbs mixture. Put on baking sheet, lined with parchment paper. Bake 450° for 15-20 minutes and flip halfway through baking. Serve with dip if desired.

Optional serving dip: ⅓ c mayo, 1 T lemon juice, ½ t salt, 1 t pepper