The Vegan Easy and Crispy Zucchini is tasty and light. This recipe has 4 grams fiber and 155 calories in each serving. Prepare this snack in just 40 minutes. It contains zucchini, breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, olive oil, seasoning, unsweetened vegan milk, lemon juice, and parsley. Making this recipe is very simple because the instructions are clear. We may pair this dish with hummus, vegan lentil loaf, marinara sauce, quinoa pilaf, garlic rice, vegan mushroom pasta, sweet potato fries, or roasted potato wedges. Include this Vegan Easy and Crispy Zucchini in the box to keep for 4 days.
STATS:
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Course: Snack
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 4
- Serving size: 1 cup crispy zucchini
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Pastry brush
- Small bowl
- Baking sheet
- Measuring cups
- Large mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Baking paper
- Measuring spoons
- knife
- Cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Half tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Three tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 cup vegan panko breadcrumbs
- Half tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened vegan milk
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Quarter tsp black pepper
- Half tsp onion powder
- One tbsp chopped parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- This ingredient gives a mild taste to the recipe and make it flavorful. Zucchini becomes tender when we bake it and make the coating crispy. You may use yellow summer squash as per your preference.
PANKO BREADCRUMBS:
- They make the light and crispy coating of the zucchini. Panko breadcrumbs give a crunchy texture when we bake it. You may use crushed whole-grain crackers as an alternative.
NUTRITIONAL YEAST:
- It gives a mild savory and cheesy taste to the coating. Nutritional yeast blends easily with the seasonings and breadcrumbs. Include vegan parmesan-style cheese if you are not using nutritional yeast.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil makes the coating brown and crispy. You may use avocado oil as a substitute.
ITALIAN SEASONING:
- This seasoning includes herbs in the recipe and makes the zucchini taste fresh. You may use dried oregano, basil, or thyme as per your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, put baking paper on the sheet and heat the oven to 425°F.
- Wash the zucchini properly and dry it well then slice it into 1/4 thin ovals.
- In a bowl, mix salt, panko breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, nutritional yeast, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Mix vegan milk, olive oil, and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
- Dip each zucchini slice in the wet mixture and press it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Put the coated zucchini pieces on the sheet in one layer and spray the tops with oil.
- Bake them for twelve minutes, flip them and bake for 13 minutes.
- Take the sheet from the oven and cool for 3 minutes, then sprinkle parsley on top.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
RANCH DIP:
- Vegan Garlic Aioli
- Hummus
- Vegan Tzatziki
- Marinara Sauce
MAIN:
- Spaghetti
- Lentil Loaf
- Stuffed Peppers
- Mushroom Pasta
- Chickpea Burgers
RICE AND GRAINS:
- Garlic Rice
- Lemon Herb Rice
- Quinoa Pilaf
- Vegetable Fried Rice
- Mediterranean Couscous
SNACK:
- Vegan Bruschetta
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Crispy Cauliflower Bites
- Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
- Roasted Potato Wedges
TIPS:
- Dry the zucchini properly and remove extra moisture to get the crispy coating.
- Cut the slices in similar sizes to cook them at the same time.
- Do not add too many pieces on the sheet so the zucchini cooks well.
- Panko breadcrumbs give a lighter and crisper coating than regular breadcrumbs.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Cool the zucchini, then include it in the box and store for three days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the baked zucchini in the tray, then include it in the container and keep for two months.
FAQs:
Is this recipe completely vegan?
- Yes, all the ingredients included in this recipe are properly vegan.
How can I make this dish oil-free?
- You may reduce the oil or skip it completely, but it makes the breadcrumbs crispy.
What makes the zucchini less crispy?
- Zucchini having too much moisture or including too many pieces on the sheet makes the dish less crispy.
How can I make this dish spicy?
- You may add a pinch of cayenne pepper to include spice to the meal.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net carbs: 18 g
Iron: 0.002 g
Total carbs: 22 g
Calories: 155 kcal
Vitamin A: 2,650 IU
Fiber: 4 g
Calcium: 0.060 g
Protein: 6 g
Sodium: 0.470 g
Potassium: 0.520 g
