BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS & SWEET ONION DIP

Baked Zucchini Sticks & Sweet Onion Dip image

Provided by Norma DeRemer

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

dip:
1 Tbsp butter
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp prepared mustard
1 c mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
zucchini sticks:
3 medium zucchini, unpeeled, cut int 3 inch long sticks
1 Tbsp salt
1 c of your favorite bread crumbs
1/2 c parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp mixed italian herbs or pizza seasoning mix
1/2 c egg substitute, or 3 egg whites or 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 425.
2. Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat and add sliced onions.
3. Cook stirring occasionally until the onions are soften and caramelized.
4. Remove onions from the heat and add vinegar.
5. Place the onions and vinegar into a food processor.
6. Add the honey and mustard, and process until smooth.
7. Add mayonnaise and salt and pepper to taste, process to combine all together.
8. Makes 1 1/2 cups of dip.
9. Pour mixture into a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
10. Cut your zucchini into 3 inch sticks and place them in a colander over a bowl and sprinkle on 1 tablespoon of salt.
11. Let zucchini drain for an hour or longer; rince and pat dry with papper towels.
12. Combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and seasoning of choice and set aside.
13. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick foil and spray it with olive oil.
14. Dredge sticks a few at a time in the egg, then roll in brumb mixture.
15. Place on prepared baking sheet.
16. Place in pre-heated oven and bake for 12 minutes and turn over and bake for an addition 8 minutes or until brown and crisp.
17. Remove from oven and serve immediately with the sweet onion dip.