Oven-Fried Zucchini Rounds

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 1/2 cups zucchini slices, cut 1/8-inch thick on the diagonal (about 2 medium zucchini)

Details

Adapted from marlenekoch.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.

2. In a wide, shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, oregano, and garlic salt. In a separate bowl, beat together the egg white and water.

3. Dip each zucchini slice into the egg mixture; then roll in breadcrumbs. Place onto the wire rack and repeat until all of the zucchini has been coated.

4. Lightly spray with cooking spray and bake for 8 minutes. Serve hot.

Dare to Compare: A single small serving of Fried Zucchini contains almost twice as much sodium, four times the carbohydrates and calories, and eight times the fat as these Oven-Fried Zucchini Rounds.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 1/2 cup |Calories 80 | Carbohydrate 9g (Sugars 2g) |Total Fat 2.5g (Sat Fat 1.5 | Protein 6g | Fiber 1 g | Cholesterol 5mg | Sodium 350mg |Food Exchanges: 1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Starch | Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2 | Weight Watcher Plus Point Comparison: 2 SmartPoints: 2