Zucchini Sticks!

Ok, this is the last recipe that I served at my New Year's party- it's still January, so I think I'm ok! :-). These are a healthy alternative to potato chips, french fries, etc. They are oven-baked and when done right are quite tasty! The ingredient list is fairly simple and the recipe itself is really easy. Credit is due to EatingWell.com. I did modify it ever so slightly. The pic on their website is much yummier looking than mine!

Ingredients:
-Cooking spray
-1/2 cup wheat flour
-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
-2 tbs cornmeal
-1 tsp salt
-1/2 tsp ground black pepper
-2-3 medium zucchini
-2 egg whites

Directions:
-Set oven to 475
-Coat baking sheet with cooking spray
-Cut zucchini into 3 X 1/2 inch pieces
-Combine both flours, cornmeal, salt, and pepper in a ziplock (or equivalent) bag
-Put egg whites in a bowl
-Drop zucchini sticks (one by one) into egg bowl then into flour bag and shake
-Place coated sticks on baking sheet (not touching)
-Spray all the sticks once on baking sheet
-Bake for 10 minutes
-Flip sticks and bake for another 10 minutes (respraying sticks)
-Do this until they are crispy (not burnt)

-Makes 4 servings

Notes:
-I baked these above the center rack
-You may need to bake them for longer
-You may want to add spices for more flavor

Nutrition: 127 calories, 2g fat, 23g carb, 427mg sodium, 7g protein, 4g fiber, 524mg potassium

Here is the link to the original recipe: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/oven_fried_zucchini.html