Description
Crispy and flavorful Vegan Zucchini Sticks baked to golden perfection, coated with a savory breadcrumb and nutritional yeast mixture, making for a healthy and delicious snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Sticks
- 2 medium zucchinis, cut into sticks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Coating
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare zucchini sticks: Toss the zucchini sticks in olive oil, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to your liking, distributing the seasonings well.
- Mix coating: In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and nutritional yeast thoroughly to create a flavorful coating mixture.
- Coat zucchini: Dredge each zucchini stick in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres well to the surface.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the coated zucchini sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded to allow for even baking and crispiness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping the sticks halfway through the cooking time to ensure they bake evenly and become golden and crispy on all sides.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious, healthy snack or appetizer.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can spray the coated zucchini sticks lightly with cooking spray before baking.
- Substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Try different seasonings such as smoked paprika or chili powder for added flavor variety.
- Serve with vegan ranch or marinara sauce for dipping.
