Sheet Pan Zucchini

Italian food minus the carbs...and extra calories....Good Foodies ,here is an easy dinner treat..

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup Panko*
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 zucchinis, thinly sliced to 1/4-inch thick rounds
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup mozzarella pearls, drained
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves*

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine Panko and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
3. Working in batches, dredge zucchini rounds in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.
4. Place zucchini in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until tender and golden brown, about 18-20 minutes.
5. Top with marinara and mozzarella.
6. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

See! Piece of cake! Enjoy! Eat Well My Friends!