5 Delicious and Easy Zucchini Recipes You'll Love! | Italian Recipes That are Healthy

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Ricotta provides creaminess with lower fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients in vegetarian recipes.

Wash and slice zucchini into rounds or half-moons.

Sprinkle salt over zucchini slices and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add zucchini slices and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a bowl, beat eggs and mix in flour, salt, and pepper to create a batter.

Dip zucchini slices into the batter, coating evenly.

Heat oil in a deep pan and fry zucchini until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

For zucchini alla scapece, layer fried zucchini with vinegar and fresh herbs in a dish and let marinate for 30 minutes.

For zucchini parmigiana, layer fried zucchini with tomato sauce and mozzarella in a baking dish, then bake until bubbly, about 20 minutes at 375°F.

Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.

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