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:
- Warm up the oven to 400° F and place the parchment on the tray.
- Meanwhile, grate the zucchini and squeeze out all the water content with cheesecloth.
- Include mozzarella cheese and cream cheese in dish.
- Microwave for sixty seconds.
- Mix stir to create a smooth consistency.
- Then add an egg, Old Bay seasoning, almond flour, garlic seasoning, basil, zucchini, & oregano.
- Stir to form the dough.
- Add the dough on the tray and flatten to shape a rectangle ½ inch thick flat log.
- We scatter cheddar and provolone cheese on the dough.
- Bake it for eighteen minutes.
- 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
