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Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries with High-Protein Ranch

Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries with High-Protein Ranch

These crispy baked green bean fries are a low-calorie, crave-worthy alternative to traditional fries. Fresh green beans are breaded with a seasoned Panko and flour mixture, then baked to golden perfection. Served with a high-protein ranch made from cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, this snack is the perfect balance of crunch, flavor, and clean ingredients. With only 150 calories for the fries and a protein-packed dip on the side, it’s a healthy way to indulge guilt-free.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2 plates

Calories: 491 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 20 - fresh green beans
  • ⅓ cup - all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups - Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 - egg
  • 2 tablespoons - Italian seasoning
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 cup - low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup - low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 - ranch seasoning packet

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with Panko breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge green beans in flour, dip into egg, and coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
  4. Place on baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  5. Meanwhile, blend cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and ranch seasoning until smooth to make the high-protein ranch dip.
  6. Serve green bean fries hot with ranch dip on the side.

Nutrition

Energy: 491 kcal | Total Fat: 8 g | Saturated: 4 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 1 g | Cholesterol: 114 mg | Total Carbs: 73 g | Fiber: 8 g | Sugars: 20 g | Proteins: 32 g | Sodium: 1,552 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 3 g

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