Oven Fried Vegetables

Authored By: Polly Pitchford, Full Spectrum Health™; Republished with permission from the Living Naturally & Fruitful Yield Vitamin Stores website

Low fat and vegetarian. No need for the mess or calories of deep fat frying with these tasty vegetables.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs

1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

1/8 teaspoon paprika

2/3 cup of 1/4" sliced mushrooms

2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing

2/3 cup 1/4" thick sliced onion rings

2/3 cup 1/4" thick sliced cauliflower

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Spray a baking sheet with cooking oil spray; set aside.
3. Stir together breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and paprika in a 9" pie plate until well mixed.
4. Place vegetables in a medium bowl.
5. Drizzle salad dressing over vegetables and toss till coated.
6. Roll vegetables in crumb mixture till coated.
7. Place the coated vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition facts:
Calories: 101
Total Fat: 6 g
Cholesterol: 1 mg
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Sodium: 340 mg
Protein: 2 g