READY IN 25 mins

Kelli's Fried Green Zucchini

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"Just like fried green tomatoes, but with zucchini instead." — Kelli

Directions

Mix together the seasoned bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic salt in a shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a second shallow bowl.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil is rippling, but not smoking.
Dip the zucchini slices into the beaten egg, then into the crumbs, and place in the skillet in a single layer. Fry the zucchini slices until golden brown, about 3 minutes, then flip them over and fry until the slices are cooked through and golden brown on the other side. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the slices, and cook the slices 1 to 2 more minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
To serve, spoon hot spaghetti sauce onto plates, and top with fried zucchini slices and melted cheese.

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PREP 17 mins
COOK 8 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Feb 22, 2010

I put my zucchini slices in a bag with flour first so the egg would stick better. This was a tasty side dish.

—KATHLEENR

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May 04, 2010

I baked them for around 20 minutes at 375, turning them over halfway through the baking time, but other than that followed the recipe exactly. Served over pasta with the sauce and mozzarella for an easy and quick meal!

—yarncore

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62 Ratings

Sep 15, 2009

This was easy and just what I was in the mood for! I had one medium-size zuke so I cut the crumb mixture in half--1/4 c. each of bread crumbs and parm and 1/2 tsp. garlic salt. It still ended up being more than enough. I also used 1/4 c. olive oil for frying and it was perfect. I didn't serve them with sauce, but ate as a snack with the melted cheese and it was delicious!

—Jana

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Dec 12, 2011

Great recipe! Didn't have much to grow up on so in order to simply eat these vegetables my mother would call these "fried green cookies" and it worked. Just without the parm and seasonings; flour, salt and pepper did the trick. I made this recipe AS IS but adding Italian seasoning to the breadcrumbs and it is fantastic!! I did try the 'cover with flour' technique but usually when i do that i add cornstarch just to make it even more crispy. Still made it taste great! Plus my 2 yr old son wouldn't stop grabbing them off my plate. Definitely a permanent keeper for my book.

—momof2angels

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Apr 30, 2010

I accidentally bought a cucumber instead of a zucchini. I still made the recipe. It was awesome. I think that is a testament to how good this recipe is, haha!

—babeltek

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Jan 28, 2012

Boy was this good. I love fried zucchini and only make it once a year. I did not use the mozzarella cheese at the end, but the zucchini was still delicious. Having the oil at the right temperature is important in this recipe...too hot, and it will burn quickly, not hot enough and the zucchini just sits and soaks up oil. I used more oil and kept it at 350-375 degrees, frying just a few pieces at a time. Can't wait for next year's zucchini crop to do this one again.

—mominml

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Oct 27, 2011

Mmmmmmm, good, good, good! These were easy and fairly quick. I made them as written and we really enjoyed them!

—wannabe chefette

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Jul 12, 2010

My husband brought home a zucchini from a friend at work, and said he wished he knew how to make fried zucchini like his grandmother used to make. I decided to try this recipe...and WOW! It is so close to his grandmother's. I might have added a tad more garlic salt, but not much. Very yummy. We're going to keep this recipe!

—mommapea@gmail.com

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Nutrition

Calories
420 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
22 g
7%

Cholesterol
134 mg
45%

Fat
29.3 g
45%

Fiber
2.9 g
12%

Protein
17.7 g
35%

Sodium
1341 mg
54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Kelli's Fried Green Zucchini

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 420
Calories from Fat: 264

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.3g 45 %
Saturated Fat 8.4g 42 %
Cholesterol 134mg 45 %
Sodium 1341mg 54 %
Potassium 433mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 22g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Protein 17.7g 35 %
** Sugars 7.8g
Vitamin A 14 %
Vitamin C 17 %
Calcium 49 %
Iron 21 %
** Thiamin 12 %
Niacin 55 %
Vitamin B6 21 %
Magnesium 15 %
Folate 31 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.