Parmesan Zucchini Chips USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers

5 from 1 vote

Five simple ingredients combine to make a tasty vegetable snack everyone will enjoy.

CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION

½ cup vegetable

¼ oz eq grains

Source

Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Keyword: 6 serving, Ages 3-5, Spring 2022, CACFP Snack Menu Planner - Family Recipes, CACFP Snack Menu Planner - Family Recipes Ages 3-5

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Serving Size: 6

Program Type: CACFP

Program Meal Type: Lunch, Snack, Supper

Conventional Meal Category: Side Dish, Vegetarian, Whole Grain-Rich

Program Meal Component: Grains, Vegetables, Whole Grain-Rich

Vegetable Subgroup: Other Vegetables

Meal Service Temperature: Hot

Cooking Method: Bake

Season: Summer, Fall

6 servings

Calories: 92

- - Nonstick cooking spray
½ cup Whole-wheat breadcrumbs
1½ Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
5 cups
(1 lb 3 oz) Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" sliced, rounds
(gently wash zucchini under running water before cutting)
¼ cup Mayonnaise, reduced-fat

- - Nonstick cooking spray
½ cup Whole-wheat breadcrumbs
1½ Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
5 cups
(1 lb 3 oz) Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" sliced, rounds
(gently wash zucchini under running water before cutting)
¼ cup Mayonnaise, reduced-fat

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Preheat oven to 400 °F.
Line baking sheets with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese. Stir until well-blended.
In a separate bowl, combine zucchini rounds and mayonnaise. Stir until all rounds are coated.
Add breadcrumb mixture and stir until all rounds are coated.
Place zucchini rounds in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle any remaining breadcrumb mixture on top of zucchini rounds.
Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes. Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
Serve ½ cup. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.