Rosemary Zucchini Sticks
I always loved fried zucchini before surgery. I found this recipe tonight when I was hunting for some low fat recipes and thought it sounded like a great low fat alternative to my fried zucchini!
Rosemary Zucchini Sticks
From Light & Tasty
INGREDIENTS
2 medium zucchini, peeled
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
SERVINGS 4
DIRECTIONS
Cut each zucchini in half widthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into quarters. In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and rosemary. In another bowl, beat egg and water. Dip zucchini in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. Coat again in egg and crumbs. Arrange on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until tender and golden, turning once. Yield: 4 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (4 zucchini sticks) equals 144 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 53 g cholesterol, 814 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Or here is a variation if you aren't wild about rosemary.
Parmesan Zucchini Strips
From Quick Cooking
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup nonfat Parmesan cheese topping
4 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1/4 cup egg substitute
SERVINGS 4
DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs and cheese topping. Dip zucchini in egg substitute, then in crumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Yield: 4 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 91 calories, 1 g fat (0 saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 390 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 lean meat.
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Last edited by MiladyB; 06-03-2006 at 10:17 PM..
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