Zucchini Parmesan

(adapted from All Recipes)

You will need:

-1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs

-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

-1/2 clove garlic, minced

-1.5 large zucchinis, sliced

-4 egg whites

-1.5 cups cottage cheese (skim is fine)

- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

-1.5 cups tomato sauce

-1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1.     Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish.

2.     In a medium bowl mix bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Set 2/3 cup aside.

3.     Place 2 egg whites in small bowl. Dip sliced zucchini in egg whites, then coat with bread crumb mixture. Arrange slices on baking sheet and bake 12 to 15 minutes.

4.     In a medium bowl, mix together cottage cheese, parsley, and remaining egg whites.

5.     Spread half the tomato sauce in bottom of 8x8 dish and layer zucchini slices on top. Cover over with half the cottage cheese mixture and half the mozzarella. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.

6.     Bake 45 minutes. Serve over rice.