Veggie Bites - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. margarine, melted
1 egg
2 tsp. water
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. fresh vegetables (broccoli flowerets, cauliflower flowerets, 1/4-inch carrot slices, 1/2-inch zucchini slices, etc.

Preparation

Heat oven to 450\u00b0.
Brush bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan with about 1 tablespoon of the melted margarine.
Beat egg and water in a shallow dish.
Mix flour and salt in another shallow dish.
Dip about 1/4 of the vegetables into egg mixture.
Remove 1 piece at a time; roll in flour mixture to coat.
Place in pan.
Repeat with remaining vegetables.
Pour remaining margarine carefully over each vegetable piece and into pan.
Bake uncovered, turning once, until vegetables are crisp-tender and coating is golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
Drain.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.