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OVEN-FRIED ZUCCHINI

Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.

2 medium unpeeled zucchini, rinsed & dried
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoky paprika
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon canola oil

1. In small mixing bowl add bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and smoky paprika. Whisk. Set aside.

2. Add water and oil to a 1-quart plastic bag. Set aside.

3. Cut the zucchini into quarters lengthwise. Cut each quarter into halves. Remove seeds with sharp paring knife. Cut each quarter into halves or thirds to make uniformed zucchini spears . Add cut zucchini into plastic bag with oil and water. Shake gently.

4. Roll each zucchini spear in the bread crumbs mixture until lightly coated. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet sprayed liberally with nonstick cooking spray.

5. Bake at 475 degrees for seven minutes or until golden brown.

Yield: four servings.

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