Fried Zucchini

Name: Fried Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 15 dozen
Ingredients: 3 medium zucchini; 2 large eggs, beaten; 3/4 cup cornmeal; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep Time: 15 min. Cook Time: 25 min.

Yield 15 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Fried zucchini is a quick crowd-pleaser: crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and totally dippable. It just might be the perfect way to cook summer squash.

Ingredients

3 medium zucchini
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup cornmeal
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cut zucchini into 1/8-in.-thick coins. Place eggs in a shallow bowl and cornmeal in another; dip zucchini into the egg and then coat with cornmeal.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. In batches, place zucchini in oil. Fry over medium heat until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Flip each piece, fry until golden brown, 1-2 minutes longer.
Sprinkle hot zucchini with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 6 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.