Description
Enjoy these guilt-free vegan zucchini and oatmeal sticks that are healthy, easy to prepare, and perfect as a snack or appetizer. Packed with wholesome ingredients like fresh zucchini, oats, and nutritional yeast, these sticks are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor thanks to aromatic herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchini (squeezed to remove excess moisture)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oats (rolled or quick oats)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 teaspoons herbs & spices (garlic powder, onion powder, or parsley)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (can substitute with avocado oil)
Dips
- Dips like hummus or salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Zucchini: Grate the zucchini and place it in a clean towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze firmly to remove as much excess moisture as possible, ensuring the sticks will be crispy and not soggy.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, oats, nutritional yeast, herbs, and spices. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Form the Sticks: Take portions of the mixture and shape them into sticks or rectangular shapes with your hands, making sure they hold together well.
- Cook the Sticks: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a little oil if desired. Place the zucchini sticks in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Serve: Once cooked, transfer the sticks onto a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dips like hummus or salsa for a delicious and healthy snack.
Notes
- Removing excess moisture from zucchini is key to achieving crispy sticks.
- You can customize herbs and spices to your taste preferences.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the oats are certified gluten-free.
- These sticks are best served fresh but can be reheated in a skillet or oven.
