Savory Zucchini Stix
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Savory Zucchini Stix
YIELD Makes 4 servings
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Try this healthy alternative to French fries. While you're munching consider the fact that zucchini provides some vitamins A, B6, C and folate and a lot less fat and carbohydrate than a small serving of fries.
INGREDIENTS
| Nonstick olive oil cooking spray | |
| 3 | tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs |
| 2 | tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese |
| 1 | egg white |
| 1 | teaspoon reduced-fat (2%) milk |
| 2 | small zucchini (about 4 ounces each), cut lengthwise into quarters |
| 1/3 | cup spaghetti sauce, warmed |
PREPARATION:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
- Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in shallow dish. Combine egg white and milk in another shallow dish; beat with fork until well blended.
- Dip each zucchini wedge first into crumb mixture, then into egg white mixture, letting excess drip back into dish. Roll again in crumb mixture to coat.
- Place zucchini sticks on prepared baking sheet; coat well with cooking spray. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with spaghetti sauce.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Serving Size: | 2 Stix with 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon spaghetti sauce |
| Sodium | 329 mg |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 6 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Calories from Fat | 26 % |
| Calories | 69 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Vegetable | 2 |
| Fat | 1/2 |
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