Skinny Mozzarella Sticks with Pomodoro Sauce

Prep Time:
15

Total:
15

Ingredients

• 4 Part Skim Mozzarella, 1-in. slices
• 6 slices White Bread (or 1 12 cups prepared breadcrumbs)
• 2 Eggs
• 4 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• For Pomodoro Sauce:
• 1 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
• 1 can Tomatoes, diced

Directions

To make Mozzarella Sticks:

1. Cut each 1-inch piece of mozzarella in half and set aside.

2. Tear bread into smaller pieces and place in a food processor. Whirl until desired coarseness. Set breadcrumbs on a plate.

3. Whisk eggs in a bowl. Dip cheese in eggs until completely covered. Allow excess egg to drip back into bowl. Coat cheese in breadcrumbs. Repeat dipping cheese in eggs and breadcrumbs to coat a second time. Press breadcrumbs so they stick to cheese.

4. Heat a large nonstick pan with 4 tablespoons olive oil. Fry cheese slices 1-2 minutes each side and repeat the process. Transfer fried cheese to a plate and serve with pomodoro sauce.

To make Pomodoro Sauce:

1. In a large fry pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

2. Stir in tomatoes, and simmer for 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Tips

* It is accepted that sautéing in 2 Tbs. of olive oil is lower in fat and calories than deep-frying. However, there are no reliable estimates as to how much lower in fat and calories. It is dependent on the temperature of the oil and how long they are submerged.