Healthy Appetizer/Snack Recipe
Ingredients:
6 cups sliced zucchini (5-6 medium zucchini)
4 slices reduced-calorie whole wheat bread
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2-3/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons fat-fat Italian salad dressing
Salt and pepper to taste
Lightly toast bread. Tear into large pieces and pulse-blend into crumbs using a blender or food processor. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and dried Italian seasoning in a shallow dish and set aside. Combine egg substitute and Italian salad dressing in a small bowl and set aside.
Dip zucchini slices into egg mixture then dredge through breadcrumb mixture. Place zucchini slices on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 475 degrees for 5 minutes per side or until browned and crispy.
Recipe makes 6 servings; serving size equal to 8 ounces zucchini slices.
Nutrition information per one piece: Calories: 98, Total Fat: 4g, Saturated fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 324mg, Carbohydrate: 12g, Fiber: 3g, Protein: 6g
Exchanges: Starch/Bread: 1/2, Lean Meat: 1/2, Vegetable: 1/2, Fat: 1/2
See also:
Good Eats: Zucchini
Zucchini with Yogurt Sauce
Zucchini Slaw
Zucchini Pancakes
Zucchini and Mushrooms with Chili Sauce
Low Fat Zucchini Bread
Oven Fried Zucchini Chips
