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DinnerBaked Parmesan Zucchini Fries
A delicious and healthier fry alternative that is fresh and flavor-packed!
Dan-O’s SeasoningIngredients
- 4 Zucchini
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tbsp Dan-O’s Original Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash your zucchini. Cut off the ends, and then cut it into quarters longways. Cut zucchini quarters into roughly 4 inch pieces and add them to a mixing bowl.
- 2In a separate bowl, mix together your parm cheese and Dan-O’s, then salt and pepper to taste.
- 3In your mixing bowl, drizzle in your olive oil and then add the parmesan mixture. Fold the zucchini slices over a few times to coat them all in the mix. Add them to a baking sheet with a wire rack at least an inch of space between each one. Sprinkle on extra parm and Dan-O’s mixture for added flavor and crunch.
- 4Bake zucchini fries at 350 degrees for about 17 minutes and then broil for 4 or 5 minutes to crisp them up. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- 5Dip in ranch and serve with your favorite protein. Enjoy!
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