Oven Fried Zucchini
Spears
From
Zephyr Community Farm
2 medium-sized zucchini or yellow summer squash
3 tablespoons dried bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
1
teaspoon dried summer savory
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons corn oil
Prepared marinara sauce (Italian tomato and herb sauce) optional
Heat oven to 475 degrees. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Wash zucchini and
pat dry. Do not peel. Cut eights lengthwise, then halves crosswise. On
a sheet of wax paper, toss bread crumbs, cheese, herbs, garlic powder,
and pepper. Whisk oil and 2 tablespoons water in small bowl. Moisten
zucchini spears in this mixture, then roll them in crumb mixture,
covering all sides. Arrange on baking sheet. Bake 7 minutes, or until
spears are lightly browned. Turn spears over; bake 3 minutes more.
Serve immediately with hot marinara sauce if desired. Four servings.
