Low-Calorie “Fried” Squash Or Eggplant

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.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 35.3

Dietary: Vegetarian

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

2 Summer Squash -- * see note
2 tablespoon Low calorie Italian salad

Directions

1
Dressing 3 tb Bread crumbs -- Italian-style 3 tb Romano cheese -- grated * Use 2 medium yellow summer squash OR zucchini OR medium eggplant.
2
Cut squash or zucchini into 1/4-inch slices.
3
Place in plastic bag, add the Italian dressing and shake to coat thoroughly.
4
Into a separate bag place the cheese and bread crumbs.
5
Add the coated vegetables slices, close bag, and shake to coat.
6
Using a non-stick pan sprayed with cooking spray, add the vegetables in a single layer.
7
Bake in preheated 450 degree oven for 5-7 minutes, just until tender-crisp.
8
If using eggplant, slice into 3/4-inch thick slices.
9
Moisten with the Italian dressing, and roll in the cheese-bread crumb mixture.
10
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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