Zucchini Oven Chips

Breaded, oven-fried zucchini chips taste like they’re fried, yet they are baked and amazingly crispy. These chips make a healthy substitute for French fries or potato chips.

• Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)
• Nutritional Information
• Calories per serving: 61
• Calories per serving: 28%
• Fat per serving: 1.9g
• Saturated fat per serving: 1g
• Monounsaturated fat per serving: 0.5g
• Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 0.2g
• Protein per serving: 3.8g
• Carbohydrates per serving: 7.6g
• Fiber per serving: 1g
• Cholesterol per serving: 5mg
• Iron per serving: 0.6mg
• Sodium per serving: 231mg
• Calcium per serving: 87mg

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
• 2 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices zucchini (about 2 small)
• Cooking spray

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place milk in a shallow bowl. Dip zucchini slices in milk, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place coated slices on an ovenproof wire rack coated with cooking spray; place rack on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes or until browned and crisp. Serve immediately.

Good to Know:
Not all chips have to be unhealthy and fat-laden. Zucchinis are more nutritious than potatoes, which are usually used for chips. Baking the zucchini cuts back on fat that is needed for frying.
This Recipe Is:

• Low Cholesterol
• Low Fat
• Low Saturated Fat

Source: health.com