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Low Carb Zucchini Fries

Betsi
These low carb zucchini fries are made with almond flour instead of bread crumbs or regular flour. They are a keto friendly and a delicious snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 232 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ c. almond or coconut flour
  • ½ t. garlic powder
  • ½ t. onion powder
  • 1 t. smoked paprika
  • 1 t. Italian seasoning
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 T. water
  • 1 c. Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 small firm zucchini, halved and cut into ¼-inch thick slices

Zesty Marinara Sauce

  • 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 t. dried oregano
  • ½ t. red pepper flakes
  • 2 T. tomato paste
  • 1 8- oz can crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ c. fresh basil thinly sliced
  • ¼ c. fresh parsley chopped
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and place a metal rack inside a large, rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Set aside. 
  • In a second pie pan or shallow bowl, gently whisk together the eggs and water until frothy and set aside.
  • Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese to a third bowl and set aside. 
  • Dredge zucchini pieces in the seasoned almond flour before dipping into the egg mixture. Allow excess egg to drain off each piece before transferring to the bowl with the Parmesan cheese.
  • Turn to evenly coat each piece of zucchini before transferring to the prepared rack. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
  • Place baking sheet into preheated oven and roast until golden and crisp, around 20-25 minutes. Flip the fries once halfway through the cooking time.

  • To Make The Marinara Sauce
  • Combine olive oil, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant, around 1-2 minutes.
  • Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
  • Reduce heat and add the crushed tomatoes and cook until bubbly and slightly reduced, around 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil and parsley. Transfer to a serving dish and keep warm.
  • When ready, remove zucchini fries from oven and serve immediately with herbed marinara sauce. Enjoy!





Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 657mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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