Smoky Fried Zucchini Nuggets With a Spicy Dipping Sauce Recipe

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Smoky Fried Zucchini Nuggets With a Spicy Dipping Sauce
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Ingredients
19
Count
Nutrition
1017
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Dip - Simple - mix the sour cream, buttermilk, garlic, scallions, chipotle, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. If you like it a bit thinner, just add a bit more buttermilk. Make ahead.
  2. Bacon - Make this ahead as well. Just pan saute until crisp - remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.
  3. Zucchini - I used 4, but they were a bit small. I actually mix all the flour and liquid ingredients first and then add in the zucchini. This way I start with 3 but I can always add another zucchini if needed.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the egg and milk and whisk well. Add in the cayenne, shallot, chives and jalapeno and stir to combine. Then add the flour and baking powder and finally add in the zucchini and bacon. Mix well to combine everything. As I said, you will need between 3-4 zucchinis depending on the size. It is a fairly thick mix, almost like hush puppies.
  5. Fry - I used a large deep cast iron pan, but a small deep fryer will work as well. Use what you feel comfortable frying with. I happen to like a deep fry pan, but any method will work. About 3-4 cups of oil (vegetable) is what I used. Canola will also work. Heat to medium high, you want the oil hot - just like frying anything. My trick is to put the end of a wooden spoon in the oil and you should see bubbles around it. Simple method and it works every time.
  6. Add a heaping tablespoon of the mix into the oil, a few at a time - don't over crowd the pan. Cook until golden brown. During cooking, you will need to roll the nuggets or bites over so they cook evenly. They don't take long 3-4 minutes is all mine took. Just until golden brown.
  7. Serve - Enjoy with the dipping sauce. A spicy tomato sauce, marinara or even a spicy cheese sauce is a great dip for these bites. Simple and easy. A perfect way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1017.2 Kcal (4259 kJ)
Calories from fat 451.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.21g 77%
Cholesterol 192.21mg 64%
Sodium 764.1mg 32%
Potassium 1890.91mg 40%
Total Carbs 103.77g 35%
Sugars 18.82g 75%
Dietary Fiber 7.79g 31%
Protein 36.17g 72%
Vitamin C 73.3mg 122%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 456.1mg 46%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.2 Kcal (520 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.13g 77%
Cholesterol 23.47mg 64%
Sodium 93.29mg 32%
Potassium 230.87mg 40%
Total Carbs 12.67g 35%
Sugars 2.3g 75%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 31%
Protein 4.42g 72%
Vitamin C 9mg 122%
Iron 0.2mg 11%
Calcium 55.7mg 46%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.7
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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