Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 to 4 zucchini (trimmed and cut length-wise into quarters (sticks))
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (no stems)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • pinch kosher salt

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan, thyme and spices until well combined.
  • Prepare a large baking sheet topped with a wire baking rack like this one. Lightly brush the baking rack with extra virgin olive oil (or use a healthy cooking spray.) Arrange the zucchini sticks, skin-side down, on the baking rack and brush each zucchini stick with extra virgin olive oil
  • Sprinkle the Parmesan-thyme topping on each zucchini stick
  • Bake in heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Then, for a golden crispy topping, broil for 2 to 3 minutes more, watching carefully.
  • Serve immediately as an appetizer with a side of tzatziki or hummus for dipping! Or serve it as a side next to your protein of choice.