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Zucchini: Baked Zucchini Crisps & Marinara Sauce

Source of Recipe

Vegetarian Fast and Fancy


List of Ingredients

1 pound zucchini
3 tablespoons unflavored nonfat yogurt
1/3 cup savory cracker crumbs (Ritz)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese


Recipe

Prepare zucchini by scrubbing (do not peel). Slice on diagonal into 1/2" thick slices. Spread each slice of zucchini on both sides with thin coating of yogurt. Combine crumbs and cheese, and sprinkle on both sides of zucchini. Place zucchini on a plastic coated cookie sheet and bake at 400ºF until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Carefully turn and brown the other side. Serve with a little Light marinara Sauce on the side for dipping. Serves 6-8.

Light Marinara Sauce:
1 can (1 lb.) stewed tomatoes, chopped - do not drain
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sweet basil flakes
pinch of cayenne
salt and pepper to taste

In a saucepan, place all ingredients, cover pan and simmer mixture for 30 minutes or until onion is soft and sauce is thickened. Yields about 2 cups.