OVEN-FRIED VEGETABLES 
These are a baked version of the very popular fried veggies that many restaurants serve. Because they aren't deep-fried, they're much lower in fat and a lot healthier. Served plain or with a dip, they're at least as tasty as (we think better than) their fattier relatives

nonstick spray coating
1/4 c. fine, dry bread crumbs
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp. paprika
2 c. 1/4-inch thick zucchini slices, onion rings or cauliflowerets
2 tbsp. reduced-calorie Italian salad dressing

Spray a cold baking sheet with nonstick spray; set aside. In a pie plate, stir together bread crumbs, cheese and paprika until well mixed. In a medium bowl, place vegetables. Drizzle with salad dressing. Toss until coated. Roll vegetables in crumb mixture until coated. Place coated vegetables in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.

Bake at 450°F for 9 to 11 minutes until golden brown.

 

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