RunAmok Mama's Zesty Zucchini Spears!

These are AWESOME.
That is all.

Ok, so "Zesty" and "Zucchini" might not sound like they go together, but let me assure you... When it comes to pleasing a large family, these are a winner! 

We like to serve these with RunAmok Mama's Parmesan Pork Spareribs, because they use the same base coating, and really add a nice flair to mealtime!  Sooooo easy, and the family thinks I worked extra hard.  <wink>

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RUNAMOK MAMA'S ZESTY ZUCCHINI SPEARS

4 smaller Zucchini, sliced into spears (quartered, lengthwise)
2 bags of Pork Rinds *
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 eggs, preferably farm-fresh
1 TBS Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Curry Powder
3/4 tsp Trim Healthy Naturals High Mineral Salt (Himalayan Salt)
1/2 tsp Swanson Organic Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp Paprika

*  To avoid msg, maltodextrin and other unpleasantness, use REGULAR pork skins, which only contain the pork and salt.  My original "Zesty Parmesan Shake 'N Bacon" coating recipe...

**If you do not make the Spicy Parmesan Pork Spareribs with the meal, you will have about half of the coating left-over; it can be stored in a container in the fridge for a meal later in the week.

***Also, if you do not make the spareribs, 1 egg will suffice for the rest of the recipe.

YIELD
5-6 Generous servings, as a side... Less if the main course.

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F.

1.  Pour both bags of pork rinds into a bowl and smash them to a fairly fine "crumb".  (A glass jar or potato-masher will work well.)

2.  Once the rinds are crumbled, add all the spices and Parmesan cheese and mix until well-incorporated.

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3.  Prepare your cookie sheet.  I line with foil for easy clean-up... You can see I was also making the spareribs!  <wink>

4.  Whisk your egg(s) in a shallow pan (see note above regarding number of eggs to use.)

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5.  Wash the Zucchini and cut the ends off, then slice each Zucchini into 4 "spears".  (Easily done using my handy-dandy slicer!)
6.  Dredge Zucchini spears in remaining egg.  (Normally, I would not cross-contaminate with egg or crumble used also for meat, but this will be cooking nearly as long as the meat, so no worries.)

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7.  Coat each spear, one slice at a time, in the Parmesan Pork-rind coating and place on a separate, foil-lined cookie sheet.

8.  Place into oven and cook for approximately 25 minutes.  *You may need another 5-10 minutes, depending upon your oven settings.

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When done, the coating should be crunchy and well-browned and zucchini should be fairly firm (still hold its shape) yet tender.. 

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