TOASTED ZUCCHINI SNACKS 
2 c. shredded zucchini
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. reduced calorie mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 c. plain low fat yogurt
1/4 c. grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. bottled hot pepper sauce
Sliced party rye bread or French bread slices

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together zucchini and salt. Let stand 1 hour. Drain. Rinse; drain well, pressing out excess liquid. In the same bowl stir together zucchini, mayonnaise, yogurt, cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Spread a rounded teaspoon of mixture on each bread slice.

Place on a baking sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 12 minutes. Serve immediately. Makes about 48 rye bread snacks or 32 French bread.

Nutrition information per snack: 28 calories, 1 gram protein, 4 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fat, 2 milligrams cholesterol, 107 milligrams sodium, 28 milligrams potassium, 1 gram dietary fiber.

 

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