Baked Zucchini Fries:
These baked zucchini fries help your child meet their daily nutritional goal with an added serving of ChildLife Essentials Liquid Vitamin C. Just pop these gluten-free veggie sticks in the oven and serve alongside our dairy-free Cashew Dipping Sauce for a perfect crispy side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
Baked Zucchini Fries:
- 1 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
- 1 cup dairy-free milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Cashew Dipping Sauce:
- 1-2 servings ChildLife Essentials Liquid Vitamin C
- 1 1/2 cups cashews soaked overnight
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 garlic clove pressed
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- Peel and cut zucchini into 3 inch long sticks.
- Working in batches, coat zucchini in gluten-free flour, next in the dairy-free milk, then in the breadcrumb mixture; gently pressing to coat.
- Place zucchini evenly onto a prepared baking sheet, and spray tops and sides with cooking oil spray. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, about 20-25 minutes.
- For the cashew dipping sauce, blend all the ingredients for the dip in a small food processor or blender. Serve the dip with the zucchini fries while hot. Best if served immediately.