The Best Baked Zucchini Fries
It is surprisingly easy to make these baked zucchini fries. In just about 20 minutes, you'll have the perfect side dish or healthy appetizer for your next party. They are just delicious.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 128kcal
Ingredients
- 12 mini zucchini
- Reduced balsamic glaze
- Fresh basil chiffonade-cut for garnish
- ⅓ cup red onion small dice
- ⅓ cup Parmesan grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Over high heat, add the butter and oil to a heavy-bottomed pan. When the fat is hot, add the zucchini, cut side down. Allow to brown for 2-3 minutes. Add the red onion, reduce the heat to medium and cover. Continue to cook for 5-7 minutes.
- When the zucchini are tender, remove them from the pan with tongs and add to the baking sheet with the cut side up. Keep them close together. Spread the cooked onions on top, spray with some balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle the grated parmesan mixture liberally over them.
- Place the baking tray with the zucchini under the broiler in the preheated oven for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Remove carefully from the pan and put into the serving dish. Drizzle reduced balsamic over the fries and sprinkle with some cut basil.
- Enjoy hot or at room temperature.
Notes
If you can't find mini zucchini, simply cut regular zucchini into batons. The recipe will work the same way!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 0.3mg
