Faux-Fried Zucchini

From Hungry Girl

2 large zucchini; ends removed
3/4 cup Fiber One bran cereal (original); ground to a breadcrumb-like consistency in a blender or food processor
1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters)
1 tbsp. powdered ranch dressing/dip mix
1/4 tsp. plus 1 dash garlic powder
1/4 tsp. plus 1 dash onion powder
1/4 tsp. plus 1 dash oregano
2 dashes pepper
2 dashes salt


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut zucchini into half-inch-wide circles. Blot away any excess moisture with a paper towel.

Fill a medium-sized dish with egg substitute, and season with a dash each of garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. In a separate medium-sized container, combine cereal breadcrumbs with 1/4 tsp. each of garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano -- add the ranch mix and a dash each of salt and pepper, and then mix well.

Set out a baking pan, and spray with nonstick spray. Toss zucchini circles in the egg substitute until they are all evenly covered. One by one, coat zucchini with breadcrumbs (giving them a shake first to remove excess egg substitute), and lay them flat on the baking pan.

Place in the oven, and bake for 10 minutes. Flip zucchini circles over, and return to the oven for about 10 more minutes, or until outsides are crispy and zucchini is cooked through.

MAKES 3 SERVINGS

WW POINTS® value 1 per serving

Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich Swap

From: Hungry Girl
Weight Watchers points = 6
makes 1 serving

3 oz raw boneless, skinless lean chicken breast
1 small hamburger bun (light, if available)
1/2 cup Fiber One bran cereal (original)
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 slices tomato
1 leaf romaine lettuce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided
Dash of salt
Dash of black pepper
Dash of chili powder

Preheat oven to 375

Using a blender or food processor grind Fiber One to a breadcrumb-like consistency. Add half of the cayenne pepper (1/8 teaspoon) to the crumbs and mix well. Place crumbs in a small dish and egg substitute in another.

Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly on both sides of the chicken. Then coat chicken on both sides - first with egg substitute and then with seasoned crumbs.

Place chicken on a baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray. Top chicken with a mist of nonstick spray and place in oven for 10 minutes.

Flip the chicken over and add another light mist of nonstick spray. Cook for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and coating looks crispy.

While the chicken is cooking, combine mayo, the remaining cayenne pepper and the chili powder in a small bowl. Spread half of the mayo mixture on each half of the bun.

On the bun bottom, place chicken, tomato and lettuce, then top with the other half of the bun.

This is a family favorite! For the boys, I omit the cayenne and chili powder. For mom & dad, I don't really measure, I just taste as I go for the level of heat we like. I usually add a slice of fat free swiss cheese. These are awesome and fix my fried spicy sandwich cravings in a flash.