2002 Eggplant Snack Sticks

By boandozzy

One serving (4 sticks with 2 tablespoons sauce) equals 85 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 440 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. Originally published as Eggplant Snack Sticks in Light & Tasty April/May 2001, p31

Ingredients

• 1 medium eggplant (1-1/4 pounds)
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 cup egg substitute
• 1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, warmed

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick slices, then cut each slice lengthwise into 1/2-in. strips. In a shallow dish, combine the wheat germ, cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Dip eggplant sticks in egg substitute, then coat with wheat germ mixture. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

Spritz eggplant with cooking spray. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes. Remove from the oven. Turn sticks and spritz with cooking spray. Broil 2 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve immediately with spaghetti sauce.
Yield: 8 servings.