Baked Zucchini Fries + LAVBF

Well happy Wednesday ya'll! I am so happy to have some new followers recently. And I just wanted to say Hi to you and I hope you enjoy some of my recipes ! And please leave any comments below, on what you'd like to see more of :) -Or if you have any questions. Here to help!

So "LAVBF" Your probably like what the...? That stands for LA Vegan Beer Fest. I had been very anxiously awaiting May 17th since about 3 months ago when we bought our tickets. I love vegan food, though not a vegan- I do respect the food and all the art and creations that can be made. I also loveeee making vegan versions of things. Because it is all possible. And it's also possible to make anything into a healthy version. So if you ever have a recipe you want me to transform, I love a challenge! 

That is kind of the theory behind me ever even creating my website to begin with. That anything can be turned into a healthy version. Just like todays recipe I'm sharing with you. To me, this could be replaced for 'french fries' or /mozzarella sticks', although their not 'cheesy'. But the italian taste comes up and reminds me of a crunchy mozzarella stick. But mostly others versions of these are called fries. You can call them what you feel is right. I just recommend making them and eating them ! :)

I pretty much LOVE how versatile zucchini can be. I make them for 'zoodles' aka, zucchini noodle pasta, with my spiralizer. Or add them into my stir fries and they make it much more filling.
I know people have added them to breads and oatmeal. So many things you can do. Just find what you like :)

So this is a very easy recipe. Like I said there is a vegan version below this recipe as well. Pick whichever you'd like to do :) I was so excited to make these last night I forgot to take a picture of the process of making them, which would've been helpful. So I'm sorry for that. 

In 3 separate plates or bowls place these individually in their own.
-3 tbsp. whole wheat flour
-2 egg whites
-3 tbsp whole wheat bread crumbs & grated parmesan

This is also the order you will dip them  in. After cutting your zucchini in the closest version you think is a 'fry'. Dip them in flour, then dip them in egg whites, (make sure the flour gets completely coated by the egg whites, then roll them around in bread crumbs and parmesan. And then place on a pan with spray, or a pan lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20 mins at 425.
And serve with your favorite dipping sauce. I chose tomato basil marinara last night, but I really think my cashew cheeze would work too :o Yummmmm. 

Vegan Version: 


In 3 separate plates or bowls place these individually in their own.

-3 tbsp. whole wheat flour
-3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
-3 tbsp whole wheat bread crumbs & 2 tbsp of daiya cheese 
(or you can do without cheese, (I don't like daiya :( -it's good with just the bread crumbs.)


This is also the order you will dip them  in. After cutting your zucchini in the closest version you think is a 'fry'. Dip them in flour, then dip them in almond milk, (make sure the flour gets completely coated by the milk, then roll them around in bread crumbs and daiya. And then place on a pan with spray, or a pan lined with parchment paper.
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SO Back to the LAVBF. It was such a fun time. Great music, great beer, and great vegan food. I got to try a lot of place I've never tried before which was awesosme. It basically was just a really fun event to have some beer, eat not so healthy food :/ (every once in a while it's ok ;) ) and dance and listen to great bands perform. And be outside in the heart of Hollywood. I enjoyed it :)

Have a great day!

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And also I made these cute little birdie cake toppers or ornaments- this weekend that are now on my etsy shop! Check it out if you'd like :)
www.etsy.com/shop/jkartworkstudio

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