Crispy Fried Eggplant and Zucchini Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 4 mins

Total: 19 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Crispy Fried Eggplant and Zucchini Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups panko bread crumbs

3 tablespoons tapioca starch

½ cup tapioca starch

2 large eggs

beaten

1 eggplant

cut into matchsticks

1 large zucchini

cut into matchsticks

vegetable oil for frying

½ teaspoon malt vinegar

or to taste

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt to taste

1 cup ranch dressing

1 lemon

cut into wedges

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Pulse bread crumbs in a food processor into a fine powder. Pour into a bowl; stir in 3 tablespoons tapioca starch.

Step 2

Place 1/2 cup tapioca starch and eggs in separate bowls.

Step 3

Dust each piece of eggplant and zucchini with tapioca starch; dip into the eggs and coat with bread crumb mixture. Arrange dredged vegetables on a baking sheet.

Step 4

Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 5

Fry vegetables in batches turning occasionally until golden and heated through about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Drizzle vinegar over vegetables. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top; season with salt. Serve with ranch dressing and lemon wedges.

Nutritional Information

Crispy Fried Eggplant and Zucchini Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 345.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.1g 16%

Carbohydrates: 36.9g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 3.6g

Fat: 22.1g 34%

Saturated Fat: 4.3g 21%

Cholesterol: 59mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 197.4IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.6mg 12%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 19.2mg 32%

Folate: 34.1mcg 9%

Calcium: 92.7mg 9%

Iron: 0.8mg 5%

Magnesium: 21.9mg 8%

Potassium: 323.4mg 9%

Sodium: 538.8mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 199.3

*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.

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