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Baked Zucchini Fries with Tomato Coulis Dipping Sauce

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Baked Zucchini Fries with Tomato Coulis Dipping SaucePhoto by Yunhee Kim

Zucchini replaces the traditional starchy potato, making this a great way to get your kids to love their veggies. Plus, the dipping sauce is ketchup on steroids.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

FOR TOMATO COULIS

1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled, cored, and diced
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon minced shallot or onion
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

FOR FRIES

1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 2-inch-long pieces 1/4 inch thick

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the coulis ingredients in a blender and pureé. Transfer to a sauté pan and cook over medium heat until fragrant and warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator to cool.

    Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

    Step 3

    In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Place the flour in another medium bowl and the eggs in a smaller bowl. Dip the zucchini sticks first in the flour until lightly coated, then in the beaten eggs. Roll them in the bread-crumb mixture until well covered.

    Step 4

    Transfer the zucchini pieces to a nonstick baking sheet and bake until the zucchini is tender but the coating is crisp, about 20 minutes. Let the fries cool slightly before eating. Serve with the coulis as a dipping sauce.

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