Oven-crisped zucchini spears

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Medium zucchini
cupCornmeal
cupAll-purpose flour
¼cupGrated Parmesan cheese
½teaspoonOnion powder
¼teaspoonSalt
teaspoonLemon pepper or black pepper
1Egg, beaten
2tablespoonsMilk
3tablespoonsMargarine or butter, melted

Directions

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Grease 13 by 9 inch glass baking dish. Cut off and discard ends from zucchini. Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise, then in half again forming 12 spears. Combine dry ingredients. In shallow bowl, combine egg and milk. Roll zucchini in cornmeal mixture. Dip into egg mixture, then again in cornmeal mixture to coat thoroughly. Place in prepared dish. Drizzle with margarine. Bake about 15 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Makes 6 servings.