Crispy Veggie Coating for Toddlers – 40-Minute Recipe
A fun and easy way to get your toddler to eat veggies by giving them a crunchy coating. This recipe is perfect for picky eaters and is a great way to introduce new flavors and textures. The crispy coating made from breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and nutritional yeast adds a delicious and satisfying crunch to the zucchini.
Recipe by Toddler Dietitian Tiff· Structured by ReelsMeals
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40 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 egg egg wash
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- to taste null salt
- to taste null pepper
- for spraying null EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
- for serving null yogurt ranch dip
- for serving null marinara sauce
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 425°F (428°F).
- 2Cut the zucchinis into thin slices, about 1/4 inch thick. Pat the slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- 3In a shallow dish, mix together the breadcrumbs, almond flour, parmesan cheese, nutritional yeast, and Italian seasoning.
- 4In a separate dish, beat the egg wash or prepare a bowl of water for spraying with oil.
- 5Dip each zucchini slice into the egg wash or spray with oil, coating both sides, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 6Place the coated zucchini slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spray with a little EVOO if desired.
- 7Bake the zucchini slices in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are crispy and golden brown.
- 8While the zucchini is baking, prepare your child's favorite dip, such as yogurt ranch dip or marinara sauce.
- 9Once the zucchini is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- 10Serve the crispy zucchini slices with the chosen dip and enjoy!
- 11Encourage your toddler to participate in the cooking process, such as helping with the coating or mixing the breadcrumb mixture. This can help develop their autonomy and interest in cooking.
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Dry the zucchini slices
Pat the sliced zucchini with a paper towel before coating to remove excess moisture.
Press the coating onto the slices
After dipping in the egg wash, press the breadcrumb mixture gently onto each side.
Flip halfway for even crispness
Turn the zucchini slices halfway through baking.
Prepare dip while baking
Use the baking time to ready yogurt ranch or marinara dip.
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- How long does it take to make Crispy Veggie Coating for Toddlers?
- About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Crispy Veggie Coating for Toddlers recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Crispy Veggie Coating for Toddlers recipe come from?
- It was shared by Toddler Dietitian Tiff on facebook.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.