Baked Zucchini Fries with Feta
Feb 27th, 2011
Baked Zucchini Fries with Feta & Roasted Red Pepper Dipping Sauce
The sauce:
3 oz. feta cheese (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tbsp water
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
1/2 roasted red bell pepper, roughly chopped
Salt & pepper
The fries:
3 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 2-inch-long & 1/4-inch-thick pieces
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
Few sprays of olive oil
Making the sauce:
Making the sauce:
In the bowl of a blender, combine feta cheese, sour cream, water, lemon juice, and garlic. Puree until smooth. While the motor is running, slowly add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add fresh basil and mint, and roasted red bell pepper. Puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce into a small bowl, cover, and chill.
Making the fries:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. In another medium bowl, spoon all-purpose flour. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs.
Working with several zucchini pieces at a time, dredge the zucchini in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip the zucchini in the egg mixture and then place the pieces in the bread crumbs, covering completely. Place a rack on a baking sheet and place the breaded zucchini pieces on the rack. Spray with some olive oil. This will help give a little extra crisp on the fries.
Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and breading is browned and crisp.
Serve the fries with the dipping sauce.
Makes 6 servings.
Source: cookincanuck.com
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