Veggie Bites

 

1/3

cup butter or margarine, melted

1

egg

2

teaspoons water

1/2

cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1/2

teaspoon salt

2

cups fresh vegetables, such as broccoli flowerets or cauliflowerets, 1/4-inch carrot slices, 1/2-inch zucchini slices, 1/2-inch strips green or red bell pepper

Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 450°F. Brush bottom of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with about 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
• 2 Beat egg and water with fork in shallow dish. Mix flour and salt in shallow dish.
• 3 Dip about one-fourth of the vegetables into egg mixture. Remove 1 piece at a time with slotted spoon, fork or hands; roll in flour mixture to coat. Place in pan.
• 4 Repeat with remaining vegetables. Pour remaining butter carefully over each vegetable piece and into pan.
• 5 Bake uncovered 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until vegetables are tender and coating is light golden brown; drain. Sprinkle lightly with cheese.