Zucchini fries: Healthy, tasty alternative to potato classics

Different vegetables often compete with each other. Should you choose potato pancakes or those made with zucchini? The same dilemma applies to fries. Do you prefer the classic version or the healthier ones made from green vegetables? Essentially, one dish doesn't exclude the other. However, when it comes to fries, it must be admitted that those made from zucchini are healthier and lighter.

Zucchini fries are a great option for people who want to enjoy the taste of this snack while avoiding excess calories. Zucchini is a low-calorie vegetable, rich in vitamins and minerals, and often appears in diet recipes. With fries, it's also about the method of preparation. You can traditionally deep-fry them in oil, or bake them in the oven. The latter option is definitely lighter and healthier.

Zucchini fries, in any form, can serve not only as a side dish for lunch but also as a delicious, warm snack. They taste great with a simple yogurt dip with garlic or chives.

What else sets zucchini fries apart? They are exceptionally delicate in flavor, but just add a coating to turn them into a snack with character. You can use a blend of Provençal herbs, basil, or thyme, which all work very well. Their flavor is also enhanced by paprika or garlic. However, the hit is Parmesan cheese, which gives the zucchini an original taste.

Ingredients:

            
• 2 young zucchinis
• flour
• salt, pepper, ground garlic, paprika, Provençal herbs to taste
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons of milk
• 1 cup of breadcrumbs
• a little less than a cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation method:

              
1. Wash the zucchinis, dry them, and cut off the ends. Cut each one in half, then slice them lengthwise into fries no thicker than 1 inch.
2. Place the flour, salt, pepper, ground garlic, and other spices in a deep bowl. Add a few zucchini strips at a time and shake the bowl to coat them thoroughly with the flour and spices. Place them on a plate.
3. Beat the eggs with a fork and add the milk.
4. Mix the breadcrumbs and grated cheese thoroughly on a separate plate.
5. Preheat the oven to 430 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Dip the flour-coated zucchini thoroughly in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumb and cheese coating.
7. Arrange the prepared zucchini pieces side by side on the baking sheet.
8. Bake the fries in the preheated oven for about 10 to 15 minutes, until the coating is browned.