Thursday, May 19, 2011

Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters
Adapted from Taste of Home Healthy Cooking
By Erin at Dinners, Dishes and Desserts

1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 Tbls Taco seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic salt
2 small zucchini

Sauce
1/4 cup sour cream (fat free)
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 ranch dressing (low fat)

In a bowl combine the buttermilk and egg substitute.  In another bowl combine breadcrumbs, panko, cheese, taco seasoning, and garlic salt.

Slice zucchini into 1/4 inch thick slices.

Dip zucchini into buttermilk, and then into breadcrumbs.  Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.  Spray the zucchini with cooking spray as well.  Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, turning half way.

For the sauce combine everything in a small bowl, and mix it together.

Serve the fritters with the sauce for a great appetizer or a side dish with dinner.