Oven Fried Onion Rings

Ingredients

• nonstick spray coating

• ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs

• 2 Tbs. margarine, melted

• ½ tsp. salt

• ½ tsp. ground red pepper (optional)

• 2 medium mild yellow or white onions sliced ¼ inch thick and separated into rings

• 2 slightly beaten egg whites

Preparation

Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick coating.  In a small mixing bowl stir together crumbs, melted margarine, salt and red pepper.  Spread crumb mixture on a sheet of wax paper.  Using a fork, dip the onion rings in the egg whites, then in the bread crumb mixture.  Arrange coated onion rings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.  Bake in a 450° F oven for 12 to 15 minutes.  Serves 4 at 132 calories per serving.