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Parmesan Crusted Baked Zucchini Sticks with Marinara Sauce

[heart_this] · Feb 18, 2009 · 94 Comments

Parmesan Crusted Baked Zucchini Sticks with Marinara Sauce

A healthy snack of baked zucchini sticks with a crispy cheesy coating. Serve with your favourite marinara sauce for dipping.

I have been tying to clear some space in my freezer lately and I came across some marinara sauce that I had made a while ago. It is always nice to have some marinara sauce on hand and it freezes well so I tend to always have some in the freezer. Going through my bookmarks I came across a tasty looking recipe for baked zucchini sticks on For the Love of Cooking that sounded like a tasty way to enjoy the marinara sauce. I liked this recipe because it used courgettes and because they were baked or roasted rather than fried. These baked parmesan crusted zucchini sticks were easy to make and turned out great. They were golden brown and crunchy on the outside and nicely roasted on the inside. The zucchini sticks were tasty by themselves but they were even better when dipped in the marinara sauce.

Parmesan Crusted Baked Zucchini Sticks with Marinara Sauce

Parmesan Crusted Baked Zucchini Sticks with Marinara Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

A healthy snack of baked zucchini sticks with a crispy cheesy coating.

ingredients
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (gluten-free for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 pound zucchini, sliced into sticks and patted dry
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
directions
  1. Mix the bread crumbs, parmesan and oregano in a bowl.
  2. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper.
  3. Dip the zucchini in the egg and then dredge in the bread crumb mixture.
  4. Place the zucchini on a baking sheet in a single layer with the skin side down.
  5. Bake in a preheated 425F/220C oven until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
Option: Fry them in oil.
Option: Serve with (warm) marinara sauce for dipping!
Nutrition Facts: Calories 134, Fat 6g (Saturated 3g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 52mg, Sodium 290mg, Carbs 9g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 3g), Protein 10g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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  1. MeetaK says

    February 19, 2009 at 11:13 am

    just brilliant! this would work with several types of veggies. a great idea kevin!

    Reply
  2. mikky says

    February 19, 2009 at 11:39 am

    you always come up with something special… great appetizer… 🙂

    Reply
  3. pigpigscorner says

    February 19, 2009 at 11:40 am

    They look crispy and delicious! A great healthy snack!

    Reply
  4. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    February 19, 2009 at 11:54 am

    A gorgeous idea! That healthy recipe sounds delicious… Perfect!
    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  5. Zesty Cook says

    February 19, 2009 at 11:55 am

    Yum – These look delicious Kevin. Thanks for sharing. I am so excited to have you part of the ebook.

    zesty

    Reply
  6. Amanda says

    February 19, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    I love healthy indulgences. These look terrific! The combination of crispy zucchini with marinara is making my mouth water. Yum!

    Reply
  7. Not Another Omnivore says

    February 19, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    Those looks absolutely amazing! One of the other blogs I read is doing Zucchini week, I’ll need to share this with her…

    NAOmni

    Reply
  8. VeggieGirl says

    February 19, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    Classic treat – love that they’re baked!!

    Reply
  9. Nirvana says

    February 19, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    This is a great looking appetizer 🙂

    Reply
  10. Dawn says

    February 19, 2009 at 2:09 pm

    oh these do look good and full of crunchy topping!

    Reply
  11. lisaiscooking says

    February 19, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    They look crunchy and delicious! That’s a great parmesan crust.

    Reply
  12. Foodie with Little Thyme! says

    February 19, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    I host Bunco Friday night and I will be making these!
    How many do you think 25 wine drinking ladies will eat?

    Reply
  13. OhioMom says

    February 19, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    I am drooling 🙂 Can’t wait till the markets are open with fresh veggies, I imagine this would work for a variety of squashes…yum!

    Reply
  14. Eliza28 says

    February 19, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    They look amazing!

    Reply
  15. j & j dish it out says

    February 19, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    OH WOW!!! I also love that they are baked…YUM….thanks!

    Reply
  16. Debbie says

    February 19, 2009 at 3:21 pm

    What a great evening snack or appetizer!

    Reply
  17. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says

    February 19, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    Kevin you must stay out of my head!! I just made this Tuesday Night and have not posted yet.. But I used Panko Bread crumbs and they were incredible – I found the recipe in Prevention Magazine..I served with ranch dressing and they were incredible!!

    Reply
  18. StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    February 19, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    These look delicious, Kevin! A great way to use up leftover marinara!

    Reply
  19. Joanne says

    February 19, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    This is one of my favorite ways to have zucchini! I’m glad you’ve discovered it.

    Reply
  20. Mary Ellen says

    February 19, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    These look great and I love that they are baked!

    Reply
  21. Jennifer says

    February 19, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    Ummm, I’m pretty sure I am going to make that today! Thanks Kevin!

    Reply
  22. Sue says

    February 19, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    What a healthy snack or as a side dish to a main meal. I too love the idea of them being baked instead of deep fried.

    Reply
  23. ttfn300 says

    February 19, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    yum yum 🙂

    Reply
  24. Anonymous says

    February 19, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    i love zucchini and so i will have to try this! i rarely make zucchini sticks because they are fried!

    Reply
  25. Koko says

    February 19, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    Yum! These look very nice.

    Reply
  26. Manggy says

    February 19, 2009 at 6:40 pm

    Perfect combination– and a perfect snack! 🙂

    Reply
  27. zlamushka says

    February 19, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    Kevin,

    this looks brilliant 🙂 love the idea of zucchini sticks. Even though I am vegan now (half-way through my challenge, it is very tempting 🙂

    Reply
  28. Anonymous says

    February 19, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    Mmmm, good good. You could really healthify a tempura dish with panko too.

    Reply
  29. catherine @ www.unconfidentialcook.com says

    February 19, 2009 at 6:56 pm

    Looks yummalicous, as my daughter would say–a good way to get her to eat some vegetables since she loves Parmesan. We make a Parmesan Chicken, which is a real keeper. You can check it out on my brand new blog.

    Reply
  30. Kirby! says

    February 19, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    I have a favorite recipe very similar to this, except the zucchini are in coins, or “chips.” They really are the best– in my opinion, they taste so much better baked than fried!!

    Reply
  31. Sophie says

    February 19, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    This looks like a good, tasty appetizer!!! MMMMMMMMM…

    Reply
  32. Jennifer says

    February 19, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    Kevin,
    You have reminded me that I have not made any zucchini sticks for my kids in ages-thanks for soem of the new ideas also.

    Reply
  33. megan (brooklyn farmhouse) says

    February 19, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    oh wow those look great -super crispy looking! thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  34. maggie says

    February 19, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    Just bookmarked—these look so great, and faux-naughty.

    Reply
  35. Katie says

    February 19, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    One of my favorite things in the world is Fried Zucchini. And these look better and would suit my new diet better.

    Reply
  36. Sara says

    February 19, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    These look amazing! I love fried zucchini, but I don’t love the fat that comes along with it.

    Reply
  37. Sara says

    February 19, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    that looks fantastic! i love zucchini and this looks like a fun way to serve them. thanks for sharing with us!

    Reply
  38. creativecarryout says

    February 19, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    I always enjoy your photos and these zucchini sticks look delicious. I just wrote two blogs about zucchini too – both breads though, so this is a nice change.
    Thanks for the recipe.
    Michelle
    http://oneordinaryday.wordpress.com/

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  39. Anonymous says

    February 19, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    YEP! Definitely making these this weekend. I heart zucchini.

    Thanks for yet another GREAT recipe Kevin!

    Reply
  40. cakewardrobe says

    February 19, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    Yummy!

    Reply
  41. Maya says

    February 19, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    Kevin, i just made some marinara sauce from the tomatoes that i canned last summer. I have stashed in the freezer. Great idea!

    Reply
  42. Rita says

    February 19, 2009 at 9:57 pm

    Hum, this sounds really good, I love that they are baked, versus fried. I wonder if they get mushy inside though.

    Reply
  43. Anonymous says

    February 19, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    I love that they’re baked. Yum!

    Reply
  44. Pam says

    February 19, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    Thanks for the shout out Kevin. I really need to make these again – yours look AMAZING!

    Reply
  45. Diana says

    February 19, 2009 at 11:23 pm

    I saw the picture of these on tastespotting and couldn’t resist clicking through — they look absolutely scrumptious! I wish I had some marinara in my freezer for these guys! Definitely going to need to try them soon though.

    Reply
  46. Hayley says

    February 19, 2009 at 11:28 pm

    This is one of my favorite snacks. I saw Giada make it a few years ago, and have been hooked ever since. Yours look great!

    Reply
  47. Maria says

    February 19, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    I wish I had these sticks to munch on now! they look fantastic!

    Reply
  48. Marie-Ève says

    February 20, 2009 at 12:41 am

    I think I’m drooling.

    Reply
  49. MaryBeth says

    February 20, 2009 at 12:47 am

    As we all know I am not a fan of veggies, however I think I could really get into these.

    Reply
  50. Jan says

    February 20, 2009 at 12:55 am

    I remember seeing these on Pam’s blog and thought they looked fabulous, as do yours. Great job, Kevin

    Reply
  51. Lisa says

    February 20, 2009 at 12:57 am

    Oh, this does sound good. What a fine way to enjoy zucchini.

    Reply
  52. Elra says

    February 20, 2009 at 1:12 am

    Delectable idea (can I say that)?, anyway what I mean is, that’s such an awesome idea, worth trying Kevin.
    Cheers,
    Elra

    Reply
  53. Paula says

    February 20, 2009 at 1:23 am

    I remember these from Pam’s amazing blog. Yours look terrific. I bet they had great crunch!

    Reply
  54. Mrs Ergül says

    February 20, 2009 at 1:40 am

    look at those crumbs! It will nice for a party by using a few different types of vegetables. it will be great party food!

    Reply
  55. lisa (dandysugar) says

    February 20, 2009 at 2:15 am

    Delicious and healthy with the veggies. And Baked too! This is a fantastic snack, love it!

    Reply
  56. Chef Fresco says

    February 20, 2009 at 2:36 am

    my Aunt has a recipe just like this, so delicious! I think we’ll have to try to make these too!

    Reply
  57. Megan says

    February 20, 2009 at 3:06 am

    those look simply delicious!!!

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  58. Grace says

    February 20, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    i love that these are baked and so thoroughly breaded (and cheesed). great snack, kevin!

    Reply
  59. Soma says

    February 20, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    what a wonderful idea! this is one versatile recipe. I think I could use any vegetable to make the sticks. My kids are going to love this too.

    Reply
  60. Nurit "1 family. friendly. food." says

    February 20, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    Great, a new zucchini recipe to add to my repertoir. I’ve been making the same zucchini pancakes (posted on my blog) again and again and again… Thanks.

    Reply
  61. Deseree says

    February 20, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    These look yummy!! I recently found “for the love of cooking” and I love it but I hadn’t come across this recipe yet. Thanks for bringing it to my attention, it looks like yours turned out great!

    Reply
  62. Pam says

    February 21, 2009 at 3:10 am

    Bookmarking this for in the summer when it will be needed!

    Reply
  63. Jaime says

    February 21, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    i know this is good b/c i made the same thing, but in “coins” 🙂

    Reply
  64. Psychgrad says

    February 22, 2009 at 12:01 am

    I love For the Love of Cooking – her food always looks delicious. This recipe is no exception.

    Reply
  65. finsmom says

    February 22, 2009 at 3:28 pm

    These look awesome! I can’t wait to try them! Great pics and site!

    Reply
  66. Holler says

    February 22, 2009 at 6:12 pm

    They look really good! I like the fact that you have baked them rather than frying them.

    Reply
  67. Katrina says

    February 23, 2009 at 1:13 am

    One of my favorite indulgences at the restaurant Carrabbas is zucchini frites. To die for. But very fried in oil. These look like an awesome way to still have the zucchini and not feel so guilty. Thanks, Kevin.

    Reply
  68. Colleen says

    February 23, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    I am having friends over for pizza on Saturday and this will make a perfect appetizer!

    Reply
  69. Amelia says

    March 5, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    This looks so good, makes me want to head to the store right now and get some zucchinis. My little boys would love this; and I love that they’re baked!

    Reply
  70. Jamie says

    April 5, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    Wowee do these look fabulous!

    Reply
  71. Gina says

    April 28, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    I make these all the time! My daughter loves them!

    Reply
  72. Katerina says

    May 17, 2009 at 9:15 am

    They are amazing!!!
    So tasty!!!
    Thank you for sharing!!!

    Reply
  73. Anonymous says

    June 7, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    TYVM these are awesome! I love zucchini sticks and love that I can do them healthy and baked instead of fried.

    Jen Lisaferrer Kui
    facebook

    Reply
  74. cinnamonquill says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    I just bought two giant zucchini and this will be a perfect way to use them up! Yesssss!

    Reply
  75. Snooty Primadona says

    August 5, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    OMG! How in the world did I miss this post? These look so delicioso! I can hardly wait to get it together & give this recipe a try! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

    Reply
  76. Sparrows Blog says

    August 12, 2009 at 12:12 am

    This looks SO good. I am making this ASAP! 😀

    Reply
  77. Dave P says

    August 30, 2009 at 12:12 am

    Made these tonight. Even the zucchini repulsed better half gobbled them down. Turned out much better than I expected

    Reply
  78. LV says

    September 16, 2009 at 2:56 am

    I just tried this recipe out tonight and it was really really good. And I love your oven roasted tomato sauce too, it's so easy!
    If anyone else is planning to make them – don't be afraid of making A LOT. I cooked up 3 medium sized zucchini, and I wish I had put in the 4th. And that was dinner for only two people. They went fast.

    Reply
  79. Francelle says

    December 5, 2009 at 6:23 am

    Looks great! Seems easy to make, too. I'm serving this as an appetizer on Christmas eve. Thanks for the recipe. 🙂

    Reply
  80. Anonymous says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:30 pm

    I love this recipe and I thought Id share with you my recipe.
    I mix some yoghurt with a little olive oil, thyme, oregano and rosemary, sometimes i add some chilli powder too. I dip the zucchini in this mixture, then in the parmiggiano / bred crumbs one, then it all goes in the oven. Last time I sliced the zucchini as it seemed to go more quickly then turning into sticks. I think i like the sliced version better.

    Great blog!

    Roxy

    Reply
  81. Charles says

    January 3, 2010 at 5:11 pm

    These will be tried very soon – perhaps tonight. Thanks

    Reply
  82. Anonymous says

    January 29, 2010 at 5:07 am

    These came together so fast and tasted as good as they looked.
    Thanks!
    Teresa in California

    Reply
  83. srividhya Ravikumar says

    March 20, 2010 at 3:12 am

    It looks delicious and awesome

    Reply
  84. Tran says

    May 4, 2010 at 6:41 am

    I tried this tonight and used mushrooms along with zucchinis and they turned out great. Yum! Thanks!

    Reply
  85. Daydreamer Desserts says

    May 28, 2010 at 2:01 am

    Making these tonight… they are actually in the oven as we speak, can't wait to try them!

    Reply
  86. saveur says

    June 5, 2010 at 3:15 pm

    I made this is Asiago, but had to up the breadcrumbs to get it to stick better. I also added smoked paprika which added a really nice smokey flavour to the sticks. Yum!

    i wrote about it here:
    http://tastespace.wordpress.com/2010/06/05/asiago-crusted-baked-zucchini-sticks/

    Reply
  87. Lisa says

    July 29, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    I just discovered your blog and I'm so excited to branch out and try your recipes! This is the first recipe I've tested. The result? AMAZING. Of course mine didn't turn out exactly like the ones in your picture but still delicious! Thanks for the new recipe!

    Reply
  88. Team Schwartz says

    February 10, 2011 at 1:49 am

    I made these tonight and they were absolutely delicious! Can't wait to make them for family and friends. Thanks for the recipe! Look forward to making many more of your recipes in the near future.

    Reply
  89. Anonymous says

    January 23, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    I made these last night. They turned out great! I didn't have the reggiano (sp?) cheese, so I used a mixture of parmesan and mozzarella and whole wheat breadcrumbs. The bread crumbs stayed on surprisingly well. I also heated up a homemade slow-cooker marinara sauce (recipe from budget bytes website). It tasted outstanding together! This is definitely a good substitute for fried pickles!

    Reply
  90. Brenda Hartley says

    July 21, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Awesom page you can follow me on my blog…..cookenwithladyb!

    Reply
  91. Anonymous says

    May 13, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    Hi Kevin, I made a similar recipe yesterday and we were disappointed the zucchini sticks did not come out crispier, more like potato fries. So I looked for another recipe and will try this one from your blog; they look very tasty! Maybe it is just the nature of zucchini to be a little less crisp unless you fry it, and the whole point of what we tried to make was to avoid frying. Thanks for another fun recipe to try! -Beverly

    Reply
  92. Anonymous says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    Can you do this with Sweet Potatoes? I just love so many of your recipes!

    Reply
  93. kevin says

    January 12, 2014 at 10:37 am

    Anonymous: Sweet potatoes are fabulous like this! Enjoy!

    Reply
  94. Stark Radio says

    January 30, 2015 at 1:51 am

    I didn't pat them dry, just dredged them in flour first. MMMM!

    Reply

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