This Italian appetizer features Squash — * see note, Low calorie Italian salad. The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Low-Calorie “Fried” Squash Or Eggplant
Description
This Italian appetizer features Squash -- * see note, Low calorie Italian salad. The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Dressing 3 tb Bread crumbs -- Italian-style 3 tb Romano cheese -- grated * Use 2 medium yellow summer squash OR zucchini OR medium eggplant.
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Cut squash or zucchini into 1/4-inch slices.
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Place in plastic bag, add the Italian dressing and shake to coat thoroughly.
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Into a separate bag place the cheese and bread crumbs.
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Add the coated vegetables slices, close bag, and shake to coat.
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Using a non-stick pan sprayed with cooking spray, add the vegetables in a single layer.
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Bake in preheated 450 degree oven for 5-7 minutes, just until tender-crisp.
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If using eggplant, slice into 3/4-inch thick slices.
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Moisten with the Italian dressing, and roll in the cheese-bread crumb mixture.
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Bake for 5-6 minutes at 475 degrees, turn and bake other side for about 5 more minutes
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 35.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.5g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 3.5mg2%
- Sodium 54.1mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.3g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
- Sugars 1.5g
- Protein 2.4g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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