Monday, September 20, 2010

Oven-Fried Tex-Mex 
Onion Rings


1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1-1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tbls. plus 1-1/2 tsp. butter or margarine, melted
1 tsp. water
2 med. onions (about 10 ounces), sliced 3/8 inch thick
2 egg whites

Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray large nonstick baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

Combine bread crumbs, cornmeal, chili powder, ground red pepper and salt in medium shallow dish; mix well. Stir in butter and water.

Separate onion slices into rings. Place egg whites in large bowl; beat lightly. Add onions; toss lightly to coat evenly. Transfer to bread crumb mixture; toss to coat evenly. Place in single layer on prepared baking sheet.

Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until onions are tender and coating is crisp.

Servings: 6 (about 8 onion rings)

Cal. 115…Carbs. 17g…Fiber 2g…Fat 4g (sat 2g)…Protein 4g

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