Mario Batali's Chickpea Fries Recipe

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Mario Batali's Chickpea Fries
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Directions:

  1. Place the zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 15 minutes. Put the zucchini in a towel and wring out the liquid.
  2. Grease a baking sheet and place a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper on the bottom.
  3. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat. Gradually pour in the chickpea flour while whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Once all the flour is in, whisk rapidly until the mixture is thick and most of the lumps have been worked out, like a thick pancake batter, about 1 minute. Take care to adjust the heat to so the batter doesn't boil or it will become too thick. Stir in the zucchini.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth out with a small spatula. Refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.
  5. In a heavy bottomed pot, add olive oil to the pan for deep frying. Heat to 370 degrees F.
  6. Flip the set chickpea mixture on to a cutting boards, peel off the paper and cut into fries (approximately 3 x 1/2 inches).
  7. Working in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan, add the fries. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted utensil to a paper towel lined plate and season immediately with salt. Squeeze a few lemon halves over the fries and season with salt just before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 179.48 Kcal (751 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.22g 5%
Sodium 32.78mg 1%
Potassium 415.25mg 9%
Total Carbs 26.95g 9%
Sugars 5.1g 20%
Dietary Fiber 5.15g 21%
Protein 10.29g 21%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 37.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 85.26 Kcal (357 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.53g 5%
Sodium 15.57mg 1%
Potassium 197.27mg 9%
Total Carbs 12.8g 9%
Sugars 2.42g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.45g 21%
Protein 4.89g 21%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 13%
Calcium 18mg 4%

* 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

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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