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crispy baked zucchini w/ marinara sauce

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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

A great appetizer and best of all, they're baked. The marinara sauce is a perfect dipping sauce.

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For crispy baked zucchini w/ marinara sauce

  • 1 lb
    zucchini, washed & unpeeled - cut on the diagonal
  • 3 Tbsp
    plain yogurt
  • 1/3 c
    ritz cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 c
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • MARINARA SAUCE
  • 1 can
    16-oz. can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
  • 3 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1 sm
    onion, minced
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 tsp
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried basil flakes
  • pinch of cayenne
  • salt & pepper to taste

How To Make crispy baked zucchini w/ marinara sauce

  • 1
    Spread each slice of zucchini with a thin layer of yogurt. Mix crumbs and parmesan together and sprinkle on both sides of zucchini.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place zucchini on parchment paper and bake until golden brown - approx. 20 min.
  • 3
    Carefully flip zucchini and brown on the other side. Remove and place on a platter along with marinara sauce.
  • 4
    For Marinara Sauce -- add all ingredients and mix well - cover and simmer for approx. 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
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