Easy Oil-free Baked Zucchini Sticks
Crispy zucchini sticks seasoned with onion, garlic, and other aromatic spices. Baked without any oil to create this super fresh and juicy snack or side dish.
Equipment
- Blender
- Blender
Ingredients
For the Zucchini Sticks
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp dry dill
- 2 tbsp whole wheat bread crumbs
- ¾ tsp salt
For the Sunflower Seeds Dip
- 2 oz raw sunflower seeds
- ¾ cup water
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ bunch fresh dill optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Chop the zucchini into long sticks.
- In a large bowl mix all ingredients for the zucchini sticks together and stir everything well.
- Place seasoned zucchini on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 mins.
- Meanwhile, put all ingredients for the sunflower seeds dip (except the dill) in a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Chop some fresh dill on top and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Also, check the video for visual instructions.
- As breadcrumbs substitute you can try ground nuts or seeds (almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds), fine cornmeal or corn flour, finely ground rolled oats, ground sesame seeds or flaxseed meal can work as a breadcrumb substitute, offering a slightly nutty taste and a nutritious boost.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 900mgFiber: 10gSugar: 9g