Description
Zucchini breadsticks offer a delightful twist on classic appetizers, blending garden-fresh vegetables with comforting Italian flavors. Crisp edges and herbal notes make these breadsticks a perfect companion for pasta dishes or as a standalone snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups grated zucchini
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic parsley salt
Topping:
- 1 cup grated cheese of choice
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel, pressing firmly to extract maximum moisture, ensuring a crisp final texture.
- Mix drained zucchini with mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and garlic parsley salt in a mixing bowl, combining ingredients until uniformly blended.
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread the zucchini mixture evenly, creating a thin, consistent layer approximately half an inch thick.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and position the baking sheet in the center rack, allowing the base to develop a golden, crispy foundation.
- Bake the zucchini base for 15 minutes until edges become slightly firm and golden brown, developing a structured foundation for toppings.
- Carefully remove the baked crust and generously sprinkle additional mozzarella or Mexican cheese across the surface.
- Return to the oven for 2-5 minutes, monitoring closely until cheese melts completely and transforms into a bubbling, golden-brown layer.
- Remove from oven, let cool momentarily, then slice into breadstick-shaped portions for serving.
- Serve immediately while cheese remains melted and crust maintains its crisp texture.
Notes
- Squeeze zucchini thoroughly using a cheesecloth or kitchen towel to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crispy texture for your breadsticks.
- Mixing ingredients like mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and garlic parsley salt creates a flavorful base that binds the zucchini mixture perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg