Eggplant Snack Sticks Recipe

Cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices, then cut each slice lengthwise into 1/2-inch 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 sticks 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.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving 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.

NOTES: My kids really go for 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 they have a wonderful flavor and crunch.