Oven-Fried Vegetables

So much easier to prepare than deep-fried vegetables, these baked treats can serve as a low-calorie appetizer or a side dish.


Oven-Fried Vegetables

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Servings: Makes 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 19 mins
Related Categories: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Vegetables
 
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Ingredients
  •  
    Nonstick spray coating
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  • 1/4  cup
    fine dry bread crumbs
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  • 1  tablespoon
    grated Parmesan cheese
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    paprika
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  • 2  cups
    1/4-inch-thick zucchini slices, onion rings, or cauliflower flowerets
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  • 2  tablespoons
    reduced-calorie Italian salad dressing
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Directions
1.
Spray a cold cookie sheet with nonstick spray coating. Set aside.
2.
In a 9-inch pie plate stir together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and paprika until well mixed. In a medium mixing bowl place zucchini, onion rings, or cauliflower. Drizzle vegetables with salad dressing; toss until coated. Then, roll vegetables in crumb mixture until coated. Place the coated vegetables in a single layer on the prepared cookie sheet.
3.
Bake vegetables in a 450 degree F oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden. Makes 4 (1/2-cup) servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 51, Total Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 79 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 2 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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