Fried Zucchini (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Fried Zucchini (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)
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Directions:

  1. Pour the oil into a deep, heavy bottomed pot and heat to 350 degrees F.
  2. Make the breading mixture by combining the breadcrumbs, and Parmesan in a medium bowl. Mix to blend. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and the splash of water.
  3. Place the zucchini in a large bowl and season with salt. Toss to blend. Sprinkle lightly with flour (use a sieve) to dredge then toss to coat evenly - this will help the breading to stick. Submerge the zucchini in the eggs. Remove the pieces, 1 by 1, shaking off excess egg and them roll them in the breadcrumb mixture until they are coated on all sides. Transfer to a platter or baking sheet.
  4. When the oil comes up to temperature, test the oil by dropping in one piece of zucchini. It should rise to the surface fairly quickly, begin the bubble and fry gradually. Prepare a baking sheet fitted with a kitchen towel and a slotted spoon (or, alternatively, a spider) to remove the zucchini from the oil. Drop a few pieces of zucchini into the oil and gently swirl the oil as they fry. This swirling will allow the zucchini to move around a lot, assuring they fry more evenly on all sides. When they are light to medium brown, remove them with the spoon and lay them out on the kitchen towel to cool. Sprinkle with a touch of salt and paprika. Repeat.
  5. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2528.66 Kcal (10587 kJ)
Calories from fat 2147.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 238.58g 367%
Cholesterol 126.06mg 42%
Sodium 1886.13mg 79%
Potassium 288.58mg 6%
Total Carbs 87.06g 29%
Sugars 1.44g 6%
Dietary Fiber 9.63g 39%
Protein 16.95g 34%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 8%
Iron 6.5mg 36%
Calcium 308.1mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 566.14 Kcal (2370 kJ)
Calories from fat 480.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53.42g 367%
Cholesterol 28.22mg 42%
Sodium 422.28mg 79%
Potassium 64.61mg 6%
Total Carbs 19.49g 29%
Sugars 0.32g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.16g 39%
Protein 3.79g 34%
Vitamin C 1mg 8%
Iron 1.5mg 36%
Calcium 69mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 69.7
    Points
  • 72
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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