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Eggplant Snack Sticks

SUBMITTED BY: Mary Murphy

"My kids love this unusual snack--and I like that it's healthy, Coated with Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt, the veggie sticks are broiled so there's no guilt when you crunch into them. --Mary Murphy of Atwater, California"

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PREP TIME	10 Min
COOK TIME	10 Min
READY IN	20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 medium eggplant
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, warmed

DIRECTIONS

Cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick slices, then cut each slice lengthwise into 1/2-in. strips. In a shallow dish, combine the wheat germ, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Dip eggplant sticks in egg substitute, then coat with wheat germ mixture. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Spritz eggplant with cooking spray. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes. Remove from the oven. Turn sticks and spritz with cooking spray. Broil 2 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve immediately with spaghetti sauce.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (4 sticks with 2 tablespoons sauce) equals 85 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 440 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

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Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2007 by STEVENCARY

These were REALLY good! -I even liked them cold the next day (great "at work" snack!) I do... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2006 by INSPIRINGOTHERS

I love eggplant any way you can fix it. This was so good and definitely beats the fried... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by robybird

Yummy! I had never cooked eggplant before and this was an easy way to start. I salted and... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2007 by Christin

Such a good, healty alternative to french fries!! My 3 year old and 1 year old loved them... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2007 by HEIDIMARIE83

Another tip: to give an Indian flair, try mixing yogurt, molassas and curry powder as a... MORE

Reviewed on May 29, 2007 by ACG2377

This was so delicious. My husband and I love eggplant. I can't believe that the wheat germ... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by DrSteggy

This is quick and easy to make and very good! I did not peel the eggplant as another person... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2008 by vanessatubb

These were wonderful! and filling! It was the first time I used wheat germ...the whole table... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2008 by victoria

I love eggplant & basically any veggie! But i didnt really care for this recipe. It was not... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by SLJ6

Yummy! I used 2 whole eggs mixed with a little salt and fresh pepper instead of the egg... MORE

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