Oven 'Fried' Zucchini

These turned out delicious! They are crispy from the outside and soft and gooey from the inside. A perfect, low-cal side or a snack!

Makes: 2 servings (about 6 pieces each)

Calories: Approximately 39 calories per serving.

Ingredients:

1/2 pound (250 grams) zucchini, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces

1/4 cup water

1 tbsp low fat yogurt

1/4 cup yellow corn meal

1/4 cup oats

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp crushed black pepper

1/8 tsp red chili powder

1/8 tsp cumin powder

1-2 tsp parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Put the sliced zucchini in salted boiling water and let it cook for about 3 minutes (till half cooked). Drain and let it dry on a paper towel.

Preheat oven to 200 C (400 F).

In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup water with the yogurt. In a sealable plastic bag, mix the cornmeal, oats, salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin and parmesan cheese. Dip the zucchini pieces into the water-yogurt mix and drop it in the oat-cornmeal mix. Then place the pieces on a baking grill, lightly sprayed with oil. Once all the pieces are laid out, spray oil on top of them and place in the oven for about 15-18 minutes (or until golden brown). Serve hot.