Monday, August 22, 2011

Eggplant Snack Sticks

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant
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

Directions
  1. Cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick slices, then cut each slice lengthwise into 1/2-in. strips.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine the wheat germ, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic salt.
  3. Dip eggplant sticks in egg substitute, then coat with wheat germ mixture.
  4. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  5. Spritz eggplant with cooking spray.
  6. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  7. Turn sticks and spritz with cooking spray. Broil 2 minutes longer or until golden brown.
  8. Serve immediately with spaghetti sauce.

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