Baked Zucchini Chips [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 4
• Time: 15 minutes

Health benefits of zucchini are many. Numerous vitamins and minerals present in zucchini help lower cholesterol levels in your body, besides promoting cardiovascular health and weight management. The high fiber content in zucchini will not only facilitate easy bowel movement, but aids in neutralizing all risks associated with cancer. Furthermore, vitamin B complex present in this vegetable is beneficial in keeping diabetes at bay. Vitamin A in zucchini helps maintain eye health. Parmesan cheese has been included in this recipe because it is rich in protein and it helps in the growth and development of muscles. The appreciable quantity of calcium present in Parmesan cheese is required for maintaining bone health.

Nutrition

• calories: 85
• protein: 5
• carbs: 13
• fat: 2
• saturated fat: 0.57
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.38
• monounsaturated fat: 0.3
• cholesterol: 2
• sodium: 172
• potassium: 312
• dietary fiber: 1.59
• sugars: 3.41
• vitamin a: 14
• vitamin c: 18
• calcium: 69
• iron: 1
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 8
• other fats: 0.75

Ingredients

• 2 medium Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw
• 2 large Egg, white, raw, fresh
• 2 tbsp Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat
• 0.12 dash Spices, pepper, black
• 0.52 cup Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain

Instructions

• Set the oven temperature to 475 degrees Celsius.
• In a small bowl, stir in Parmesan cheese, pepper and bread crumbs.
• Take another bowl and place egg whites in it.
• Into the bowl containing egg whites dip zucchini slices and coat them using breadcrumb mixture.
• Now place the zucchini slices over a greased baking sheet.
• Bake the slices in an oven for 5 minutes. Then turn them over and continue baking for another 5 minutes or until they become crispy and brown.
• Serve immediately.