Fried Zucchini Sticks Recipe
Ingredients:
4 pcs of zucchini; quartered lengthwise and halved crosswise
1 c of flour; sifted
1 c of breadcrumbs
2 pcs of garlic cloves (medium)
6 pcs of basil leaves (fresh or 1 tsp dried)
3/4 Tbsp of salt
1/2 Tbsp of pepper (freshly ground)
2 pcs of eggs (large)
3 c of oil
Instructions:
Place the flour inside a (paper) bag; set on the side. Combine breadcrumbs, basil, and garlic inside the processor; process to blend well.
Season salt & pepper then transfer on another (paper) bag; set on the side.
Beat the eggs thoroughly on a bowl; set on the side.
Place 6-8 sticks of zucchini onto the bag with four; shake till coated well; shake well to remove extra flour. Gently dip onto eggs and transfer on the bag with seasoned breadcrumbs; shake till coated well.
Arrange them onto paper towel-lined cooking sheet. Do the same to remaining sticks of zucchini.
Heat the oil on a deep pan (375 degrees F). Fry 6-8 coated sticks of zucchini for 7 mins till golden. Place onto paper towel(s) to drain excess grease. Do the same to remaining coated sticks of zucchini.
Sprinkle salt then serve at once.
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Chicken Zucchini Quiche Recipe
Ingredients:
Half of Dough (Basic Pie Crust Recipe)
1 tsp of salt
1 c of mushrooms (fresh); sliced
1 Tbsp of butter (unsalted)
8 pcs of eggs (large)
Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
8 oz of softened cream cheese
2 of shredded cheese (Swiss)
2 c of evaporated milk
1 c of chicken (cooked); shredded
3 pcs of zucchini (medium); grated
2 Tbsps of basil (fresh); chopped
4 pcs of onions (green); chopped
Instructions:
Line the pastry on a 10 inch pie dish; trim and flute the edges. Bake (350 degrees F) for five mins till slightly brown. Set on the side.
Place zucchini on the colander and sprinkle salt. Let it drain, at about 20-30 mins; squeeze the excess liquid out. S
aute mushrooms and onions with butter on a skillet. Combine pepper and eggs inside a bowl then beat thoroughly and add milk and (cream) cheese; beat thoroughly till smooth.
Spread one-half of cheese onto the crust and arrange in layers the shredded chicken, sauteed mixture, and the zucchini on top.
Sprinkle over remaining cheese. Carefully pour mixture of egg onto layers and place basil on top. Bake (350 degrees F) for one hr. Let it cool slightly for fifteen mins and serve.
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Mushroom And Spinach Stuffed Zucchini Recipe
Ingredients:
3 pcs of zucchini (medium)
1 c of onions; minced
2 pcs cloves of garlic; minced or pressed
1/2 tsp of salt
5 ozs of spinach
3 c of mushrooms (portabella); chopped tender-stems and caps
1 tsp of EVOO
1 tsp of dill (dried)
1 Tbsp of sherry (dry)
2 tsps of soya sauce
1 c of rice (brown); cooked
Pepper (black); ground
Salt
3/4 c of juice (tomato)
1/2 c of cheese (Fontina); shredded
Instructions:
Halve zucchini lengthwise; scoop inside of zucchini out w/ tiny spoon so a fillable-shell is left. Set it aside.
Saute garlic, salt and onions into oil in skillet over low stove heat, often stirring ’til onions become softened. Add dill, mushrooms, soya sauce along w/ sherry then cook 5 mins more.
When mushrooms turn tender, take pan out of heat then set it aside. Then, preheat oven (350 degrees F).
While cooking mushrooms, rinse then stem spinach. Steam leaves of spinach w/ water that covers ’til bright-green but wilted.
Drain then add to vegetables sauteed earlier. Stir rice in then add pepper and salt for taste.
Then, evenly pour juice (tomato) around base of nonreactive or glass baking plate (ungreased 8×12). Press then mound 1/6 filling to every shell of zucchini; arrange in baking plate.
Sprinkle w/ cheese and tightly cover pan w/ foil bake about half an hour ’til zucchini can easily be pierced w/ fork and become tender. Uncover then bake about 5-10 mins more ’til tops turn brown.
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Cristina’s Zucchini Fritata Recipe
Ingredients:
Oil (olive oil)
1 pc of onion; cut to dices
1 pc of scallions bunch; sliced
2 c of shredded zucchini
1/2 tsp of oregano (dried)
1/2 tsp of sage (dried)
6 pcs of eggs (large)
6 pcs of egg whites (large)
1/2 c of shredded cheese (Jack)
Salt & Pepper
Instructions:
Heat oil inside a medium-sized saute pan then add scallions and onion; saute till softened. Add zucchini then saute; add (dried) herbs then combine them well. Take out from the heat and season salt & pepper.
Mix together the whites of egg and whole eggs. Place the sauteed mixture on an iron-cast skillet then pour over the mixture of egg then place shredded cheese on top.
Place inside the oven then bake at 325 degrees F for forty-five mins. Let it cool slightly and serve.
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Zucchini Nutrition Facts & Calories
Serving Size : 124 gms
Amount per serving:
Calories 20
Calories from Fat 2
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Cholesterol 0mg 0%PRCTG%
Sodium 12mg 0%PRCTG%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%PRCTG%
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 2g
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Protein 2g
Vitamin A 5%PRCTG%
Vitamin C 35%PRCTG%
Calcium 2%PRCTG%
Iron 2%PRCTG%
Thiamin 4%PRCTG%
Riboflavin 10%PRCTG%
Niacin 3%PRCTG%
Pantothenic Acid 2%PRCTG%
Vitamin B6 14%PRCTG%
Potassium 9%PRCTG%
Phosphorus 5%PRCTG%
Magnesium 5%PRCTG%
Zinc 2%PRCTG%
Copper 3%PRCTG%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Zucchini, Potato And Egg Skillet Supper Recipe
Ingredients:
Salt
Pepper
4 whole eggs
1/4 c of chives or scallions (fresh); minced
2 &1/2 c of zucchini; grated
2 pcs of potatoes; skins removed & sliced
1/4 c of olive oil
Instructions:
Pan fry potatoes in oil for five minutes ’till soft. Add the scallions and zucchini the cook one minute. Using another bowl, whisk the eggs then add the vegetables. Dust with pepper and salt according to your taste.
Mix well. Fry the egg batter for five minutes ’till bottom’s nicely charred. Flip to the other side then cook five minutes more. Slice into eight pieces. Good for four.
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Fried Zucchini With Garlic Yogurt Recipe
Ingredients:
4 pcs of garlic cloves (large); crushed
1 tsp of salt (fine)
2 c of yogurt (plain)
Vegetable oil; for deep frying
1-1/2 c & 1 c of flour (all purpose)
3/4 to 1 c of water
4 pcs of zucchini (large); sliced thinly, diagonally
Instructions:
Combine a teaspoon of salt and garlic inside a bowl then add yogurt; mix thoroughly. Place inside the refrigerator, covered. Pour the oil at about 1-1/2 inch up the saucepan; heat at 350 degrees F.
Place 1-1/2 cups of flour on a bowl then add enough amount of water to make a medium-thin mixture of batter, while stirring constantly till smooth.
Place the rest of flour on another bowl. Toss the zucchini with flour till well coated. Dip onto batter then fry for 3 mins on each side till golden; drain on paper towel(s).
Place the yogurt on a bowl then place on a large serving platter, on its center. Place the zucchini around it. Serve at once.
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