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Crunchy Pork Rind Zucchini Sticks – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Crunchy Pork Rind Zucchini Sticks

The ultimate keto-friendly appetizer! Zucchini sticks coated in a savory blend of garlic butter, Parmesan, and crushed pork rinds, then baked to golden, crispy perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes, they're so satisfying, even your carb-loving friends will be reaching for seconds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 serving
Calories: 288
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz (400 g) 2 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 0.25 cup (0.5 oz) / 14g crushed pork rinds
  • 0.25 cup (0.9 oz) / 25g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.2 oz (6 g) 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp (1 oz) / 28g melted butter
  • 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) Pink Himalayan salt, or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp (1.3 ml) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp / 0.5 fl oz / 15ml olive oil, for drizzling
  • Scrape Out the Seeds: Use a small spoon to thoroughly scrape out the soft, seeded center of the zucchini. This removes excess water and prevents the sticks from getting soggy.
  • Coarse Crumb for Crunch: For the best texture, crush the pork rinds into a coarse, crumbly mixture, not a fine powder. A few larger pieces add an incredible crunch.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F / 200°C.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  4. Place the prepared zucchini halves cut-side up on the baking sheet.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix together the crushed pork rinds, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, and melted butter.
  6. Season with salt and pepper until well combined.
  7. Spoon the pork rind mixture evenly over the zucchini halves, pressing gently to help it adhere.
  8. Drizzle with olive oil.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the topping is golden. For extra crispiness, switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  10. Remove from the oven and serve immediately for the best crunch.
  11. Keep an Eye on the Broiler: The pork rind and Parmesan topping can go from perfectly golden to burnt in seconds. Stay by the oven during the final broiling step!

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 7.5gProtein: 11.5gFat: 24g

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