Fried Zucchini

Mille®'s Note:

Jazz up your green veggies!

• Total Time: 11 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1 pinch basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder (or more to taste)
• 1 large zucchini, cut into 3/8 inch diagonal slices
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

1. Combine egg and water in a shallow dish.
2. Combine breadcrumbs, basil and garlic powder in another shallow dish.
3. Dip zucchini slices first into egg mixture, then in crumb mixture to coat evenly.
4. Let set on cooling rack.
5. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
6. Fry zucchini in hot oil for 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Turn zucchini over and cook for 3 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
8. (Or deep fry 3 minutes in vegetable or canola oil.) Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Chef #1358784]

I cut the oil in half since i used a small pan and couldn't find any big zucchini. I also used "Italian Style" breadcrumbs because i couldn't find plain ones. I liked this recipe very much and will be using it again!

[Chef #1343527]

I made these the other night and they were absolutly awsome!