Keto Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks

STATS:

• Caloric count: 170 kcal
• Time for preparation: 15 minutes
• Serving size: 1 breadstick
• Time for cooking: Twenty mints.

• Cuisine: American
• Overall duration: 35 mints.
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Course: Appetizer & Snack
• Diet: Keto, Low-carb, & Gluten-free
• Serving: 8 sticks
• Cooking mode: Oven

EQUIPMENT:

• Box grater
• Cheesecloth
• Mixing dishes
• Baking tray
• Parchment paper
• Oven
• Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup zucchini
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• Half cup almond flour
• Two tablespoon cream cheese
• One big egg
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. Old Bay seasoning
• ¼ tsp. dried oregano
• ¼ tsp. dried basil
• ½ cup provolone cheese
• ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ZUCCHINI:

• Zucchini is used to prepare these breadsticks, and don’t forget to properly squeeze out the water content.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

• Use mozzarella cheese, which has a low level of moisture content, to prevent these sticks from getting soggy.

ALMOND FLOUR:

• It is used to form the base of these zucchini breadsticks and it also provides the structure in these sticks.

CREAM CHEESE:

• It makes the smooth and soft dough, and it also provides richness.

CHEDDAR & PROVOLONE CHEESE:

• We use sharp cheddar & provolone cheese to prepare these breadsticks to provide the sharp cheesy flavor and nice melt.

EGGS:

• It is used to provide the structure and eggs also prevent the sticks form falling.

SEASONING:

• We use Old Bay seasoning and garlic seasoning to provide the flavor without carbs.

HERBS:

• Dry form of parsley and basil is used to make these sticks, and it is used to provide the herby taste in them.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm up the oven to 400° F and place the parchment on the tray.
2. Meanwhile, grate the zucchini and squeeze out all the water content with cheesecloth.
3. Include mozzarella cheese and cream cheese in dish.
4. Microwave for sixty seconds.
5. Mix stir to create a smooth consistency.
6. Then add an egg, Old Bay seasoning, almond flour, garlic seasoning, basil, zucchini, & oregano.
7. Stir to form the dough.
8. Add the dough on the tray and flatten to shape a rectangle ½ inch thick flat log.
9. We scatter cheddar and provolone cheese on the dough.
10. Bake it for eighteen minutes.
11. When the Keto Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks get cool down slightly, we can make slices and serve

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Keto pizza sauce or marinara sauce is serving as a dip with these breadsticks.
• Grilled meats or chicken wings are served with these breadsticks.
• Salad is also a great combination with these breadsticks for a light lunch.
• We can also use these breadsticks as a finger food with keto creamy dips.
• You serve these zucchini sticks on a charcuterie board along with olives and nuts.

TIPS:

• We have to appropriately squash the water from zucchini to avoid preparing soggy breadsticks.
• Don’t forget to place the parchment paper; otherwise, it gets stuck.
• Utilize pre-shredded cheese for convenience.
• Chill the dough for 10 minutes if it’s too sticky to shape.
• Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning for a different flavor.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Caloric content: 170 kcal
Fiber: 1g
Net carbs: 3.8g
Protein: 9g
Fat: 13g
Calcium: 220mg
Overall carbs: 4.8g
Iron: 0.7mg
Vitamin A: 190IU
Serving size: 1 stick
Sodium: 260mg
Potassium: 170mg
Serving: 8 sticks total