Veggie Bites:
1/3 cup of margarine or butter, melted1 egg
2 teaspoons of water
1/2 cup of all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 cups of fresh vegetables (Broccoli flowerets or cauliflowerets, 1/4 inch carrot slices, 1/2 inch zucchini slices, 1/2 inch strips green or red pepper)
1.) Heat oven to 450*. Brush bottom of rectangular pan, 3x9x2 inches, with about 1 table spoon of the melted margarine
2.) Beat egg and water with a fork in a shallow dish. Mix flour and salt in another shallow dish.
3.) Dip about 1/4 of the vegetables into egg mixture. Remove 1 vegetable piece at a time with a slotted spoon, fork or hands; roll in flour mixture to coat. Place in pan.
4.) Repeat with remaining vegetables. Pour remaining margarine carefully over each vegetable piece and into pan.
5.) Bake uncovered, turning once, until vegetables are crisp-tender and coating is golden brown, about 10 – 12 minutes; drain. Sprinkle lightly with grated Paramesan cheese if you like.
Makes 2 cups of vegetables bites.
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