Zucchini Noodles
Zucchini Blossom Fritters
Female blossoms (on thick stems) grow into zucchini; male blossoms, on skinny stems don't. Use those for this Italian delicacy.
| 2 eggs |
| 1 tsp. oil |
| ¼ cup flour |
| ¼ cup milk |
| ¼ tsp. baking powder |
| ¼ cup fresh basil OR 1 T. dry basil |
| Garlic powder |
| Salt and pepper (a few sprinkles of red pepper flakes) |
| ½ cup zucchini blossoms, cut up |
Blend eggs, oil, flour, milk, baking powder and herbs. Fold in washed, dried, and cut up blossoms. Heat one inch oil in a small pot and pour 2 tablespoons mixture into hot oil for each fritter. Fry on one side, flip and fry on the other. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot, with a sprinkle of kosher salt.
Makes about 8 3" fritters
Zucchini Frittata
Excellent summer side dish or served cold on toast or in a crusty bread sandwich. Can be reheated in microwave, if desired.
| ½ large onion (yellow or sweet), sliced thin |
| Olive oil |
| 3 medium zucchini, washed and sliced thin |
| Salt & black pepper |
| Red pepper flakes |
| 1 tsp. each, dried oregano and basil |
| ½ tsp. garlic powder |
| About 10 grape tomatoes, halved |
| 8 eggs |
| ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (opt.) |
Preheat oven to 375°. Sauté onion in a 10" non-stick fry pan in a bit of olive
oil over medium heat until it begins to limp. Add sliced zucchini and sauté until
limp. Add herbs and tomatoes and cook a few min. Pour eggs over veggie mixture,
let sit a minute, then gently lift edges, tipping pan so liquid egg slides underneath.
Do this all around pan until most of the egg has disappeared. Cover plastic pan handle
with foil. Sprinkle on the Parmesan if using it. Place pan in oven and let cook until
egg has set - about 10 minutes
Serve in wedges, hot, brought to room temperature or cold.
Makes 8 - 10 servings
Zapped Zucchini Noodles (broiled)
Turn on broiler. Using a spiralizer or purchased spiralized zucchini noodles
(produce section), dry noodles on paper towels, toss lightly with olive oil,
garlic powder, salt, pepper, a few sprinkles of red pepper flakes, and basil
or oregano. Layer on a greased cookie sheet and place 9” away from broiler.
Broil a few minutes; stir noodles; broil an additional few minutes.
Serve hot or cold.
One zucchini serves two people
Zapped Zucchini Noodles (broiled)
Wash, dry, slice zucchini. Sauté in a skillet with a bit of olive oil on medium heat until al dente. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, a few sprinkles of red pepper flakes, and some garlic powder and toss in a few halved cherry tomatoes if you have some. Shove to one side of skillet and pour in blended eggs (2 eggs for each zucchini). Scramble eggs. Once done, combine the eggs and vegetables. Add some fresh or dried basil. Serve hot as a side dish, a vegetarian main dish, or cold on crusty bread for a delicious sandwich.
One zucchini & two eggs for two