Fried Zucchini

Fried Zucchini
30min5servingsEasyMain dishes

Thin zucchini slices dredged in flour and fried golden in sunflower oil, a Turkish summer classic. Serve hot as a meze or a light vegan meal.

Low carbVeganBudget friendly

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the zucchini lengthwise or on the diagonal 5 mm thick, sprinkle with the salt, leave for 15 minutes and pat thoroughly dry.

  2. 2

    Spread the flour on a wide plate; dredge the zucchini slices on both sides and shake off the excess.

  3. 3

    Heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, until a pinch of flour sizzles immediately.

  4. 4

    Fry the zucchini in batches without crowding the pan, 2-3 minutes per side, until golden.

  5. 5

    Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate and serve hot.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories316 kcal
Protein4 g
Carbs15 g
Fat28 g

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30min5servingsEasyMain dishes

Thin zucchini slices dredged in flour and fried golden in sunflower oil, a Turkish summer classic. Serve hot as a meze or a light vegan meal.

Low carbVeganBudget friendly
Time30 min
Servings5 servings
DifficultyEasy
CategoryMain dishes
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