Friday's Fave Foods***Zucchini Fries

Well, it's that time of year again, when so many of us resolve to eat better. For myself, I have at least 40 lbs to lose, so for the most part, I will be posting healthy recipes in the foreseeable future. Bear with me, meat and potato people. You know I'll throw one in, here and there!

I do like vegetables, and they do like me, (red meat, not so much) so I am always looking for a new way to use them.

Roasted Zucchini Fries

INGREDIENTS

Cooking Spray, olive oil is preferable

4 small zucchini, approx. 1.5#, trimmed and cut into 3 wedges

1/4 teaspoon salt (sea salt or Kosher salt is preferable)

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 TBSP of olive oil, extra virgin

2 TBSP of Parmigiana, freshly grated

INSTRUCTIONS

*Preheat oven to 450 degrees

*Line a rimmed baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray

*In a large bowl, combine zucchini, salt, pepper and oil. Toss to coat thoroughly

*Arrange zucchini on prepared baking sheet in a single layer and roast, tossing once halfway thru cooking, for 18-20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Calories, 1 cup serving = 60

Notes: The nutritional bonus in zucchini is a healthy dose of vitamin C, as well as manganese, a mineral that helps keep bones strong and protects cells from free radical damage.