Fried Zucchini

It was an early morning for me today. I arrived at the gym at 4:30 a.m. and did a cardio and biceps/back workout. When I got home I was pretty hungry, and as I looked in the fridge the zucchini stood out. I was going to just slice it up and eat it raw, but I decided to try something new. I decided to fry it. I do not eat many fried foods, so this was a splurge for me. When I really want to go all out, I do a tofu scramble for breakfast, but today I needed something quick and simple.

​Zucchini is such a versatile ingredient. It can be steamed, fried, or eaten raw. It is a great addition to salads, soups, and pastas, and the health benefits of zucchini are outstanding! It's loaded with vitamins and minerals, and studies show that it helps with the management of diabetes and helps reduce blood pressure as well. 

Quick, tasty, crispy, amazing, and only five ingredients!

Author: The Sensible Vegan
Recipe Type: Main, Side, or Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini sliced
• 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, I used extra virgin organic cooking spray.
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1/2 cup almond milk

Instructions   

1. Slice the zucchini into thin even slices.
2. Place zucchini in bowl of almond milk. 
3. Remove from almond milk and dip zucchini in flour until evenly coated.
4. Add zucchini to oiled pan on medium heat.
5. Cook until crispy and golden brown on each side, turning frequently.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

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Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2  Calories: 195.5  Fat:  2.9g
Sat Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 17g   Sugar: 1.8g    Sodium: 247mg
Fiber: 1.1g    Protein: 3g