We love zucchini! Even more we love breaded zucchini that tastes like fried! And then because you can't have breaded zucchini without an accompanying sauce, we upped the snack ante with a spicy, tangy Lime-Almond Dipping Sauce on the side. Kind of like a peanut sauce, but with almond butter instead. The result is that this Sweet Chili Zucchini recipe puts an Asian-inspired twist on breaded zucchini that will satisfy even the pickiest of snackers. And the best news? Rice cakes aren't boring anymore! This Sweet Chili Zucchini recipe puts an Asian-inspired twist on classic breaded zucchini.
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
Sweet Chili Zucchini
- oil mister or cooking spray
- 3 Sweet Chili Rice Cakes
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into ¼-inch slices
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
Lime-Almond Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup Honey Almond Butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or liquid aminos
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
Instructions
Sweet Chili Zucchini
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a large baking sheet with oil mister or cooking spray.
- Break rice cakes into pieces and place in a food processor. Process until fine crumbs form—the texture should be similar to breadcrumbs, not flour. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- On a second plate, combine flour and salt. Dredge both sides of each zucchini slice in flour mixture, then in egg, and coat with rice cake crumbs. Place slices on baking sheet.
- Once all zucchini has been coated, spray tops with additional oil. Bake until zucchini is crispy and just beginning to brown, about 20 minutes. Serve with Lime-Almond Dipping Sauce.
Lime-Almond Dipping Sauce
- While zucchini is baking, whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Disclosure: Brandfluential sponsored the development of this recipe and asked me to share Lundberg's Rice Cake Double Take contest, but all opinions are my own.
Laura says
Such a wonderful idea!! I can't wait to test it out!!
Natalie @ Once Upon a Cutting Board says
I never would have thought of something this creative given those ingredients! I especially love the idea of an almond butter sauce instead of peanut butter - why haven't I thought of that before!
Corinna says
I would have never thought to try rice cakes for breading...it sounds delicious!
Monica G says
Yum, that's such a cool idea!
If I were to spice up a rice cake, I'd go with some hummus, vegan bacon bits, and chalupa. Mmmm 🙂
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Fun giveaway! I love the idea of re-purposing foods. And I need those crispy zucchini in my life!
karen says
I would crumble the rice cakes into salads and soups as croutons.
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Jarome says
You'll never go wrong on veggies. Looks delish. XOXO
Natalie S says
I would spice it up with avocado and hummus!
Joanna F says
I liked yalls idea, I got to try it!
Kyl Neusch says
eat with jelly
Ashley says
I love almond butter and cinnamon on them! Thanks for the giveaway!
Nancy says
I think I would try hummus on rice cakes...never thought to try it before.
Colleen Boudreau says
With peanut butter!
Kim Kihega says
I'd add some shredded cheese and salsa to my rice cake!
charj says
I would top my rice cakes with avocado and radish microgreens
iseedelight says
I would put it in the food processor with some herbs and a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper. After spreading some non-dairy kale pesto on chicken breasts, I'd cover with the seasoned crumbs and bake. Squeeze a little fresh lemon over the top and garnish with lemon slices prior to serving. Gluten, dairy, and egg free. Yum.
Becca says
I just enjoy mine with some peanut butter and ricemallow creme
Wehaf says
I would top my rice cakes with pesto and parmesan cheese shavings.
carole says
I think peanut butter and jelly
Liz says
I like to dress up my rice cakes with a roasted red pepper and eggplant spread that I make at home! I love your almond butter Asian-inspired dipping sauce idea!
ryan minton says
i would use some yogurt and cereal
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Pat B says
We like to use cream cheese and pepper jelly
Alfred Reyes says
Peanut butter and jelly, with a slice on banana sitting in the middle of a mini rice cake!
Lorena Keech says
I think they would be an awesome breading for a mild fish, like cod or tilapia.
Brenda Williams says
Crispy Sweet Chili Zucchini look so good. Another great idea!