Ingredients

  • 1 small green tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1/2 (8-ounce) container button mushrooms, stems removed
  • 1/2 pound whole okra
  • 1 medium-size red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch, sifted
  • 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 large egg whites
  • Vegetable cooking spray

Method

  • Place tomato slices on paper towels; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt, and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Place tomatoes, zucchini, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Sprinkle evenly with Creole seasoning and cornstarch; shake to remove excess.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk 3 egg whites in a small bowl until frothy. Dip half of vegetables in egg whites, draining excess. Dredge vegetables, in batches, in breadcrumb mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining egg whites, vegetables, and breadcrumb mixture.
  • Arrange vegetables on wire racks coated with cooking spray; place racks on aluminum foil-lined pans. (Do not overlap vegetables.)
  • Bake at 400° for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately with Horseradish Sauce.