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These tasty "pennies" are fun for youngsters to fix, and fun and delicious to eat as well.   The toasted flour coating adds rich flavor to this low-fat snack.

Yellow Squash Pennies

Yellow or crookneck summer squash
All-purpose flour
salt
black pepper and/or other seasonings if desired
cooking spray

Wash the squash.  Trim stem and blossom ends.  Slice into 1/8" slices.   Spread in a single layer on the cutting board or a plate.   Sprinkle lightly with salt or salt substitute to taste.  Allow the squash to set for one to five minutes.

Put flour in a shallow bowl.  Add squash "pennies" and stir to coat.   Shake off excess flour and lay on a plate.  Do not stack.

Heat a teflon coated skillet or griddle on medium heat.  Spray squash with cooking spray.   Put squash "pennies" on the pan close together in a single layer.   Spray the tops with cooking spray.  Cook for a minute, then turn over with tongs or a fork, and spray the other side with cooking spray.  Sauté until browned.   Sprinkle with black pepper if desired.  Turn again and brown other side.

Other seasonings that may be used include cayenne pepper, paprika, dried dill, marjoram, or experiment with family favorite spices.