Garlicky "Fried" Vegetables

Name: Garlicky "Fried" Vegetables
Ingredients: 1 small green tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1/2 (8-ounce) container button mushrooms, stems removed; 1/2 pound whole okra; 1 medium-size red bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning; 1/4 cup cornstarch, sifted; 3 cups panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 large egg whites; Vegetable cooking spray

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 small green tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 (8-ounce) container button mushrooms, stems removed
1/2 pound whole okra
1 medium-size red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1/4 cup cornstarch, sifted
3 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 large egg whites
Vegetable cooking spray

Directions

1

Place tomato slices on paper towels; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt, and let stand 5 minutes.
2

Place tomatoes, zucchini, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Sprinkle evenly with Creole seasoning and cornstarch; shake to remove excess.
3

Combine breadcrumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk 3 egg whites in a small bowl until frothy. Dip half of vegetables in egg whites, draining excess. Dredge vegetables, in batches, in breadcrumb mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining egg whites, vegetables, and breadcrumb mixture.
4

Arrange vegetables on wire racks coated with cooking spray; place racks on aluminum foil-lined pans. (Do not overlap vegetables.)
5

Bake at 400° for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately with Horseradish Sauce.