Crispy Asiago Zucchini Bites Food

CRISPY ZUCCHINI BITES

Steps:

• Cut one zucchini into rounds that are between a 1/4 inch (.635 cm) to 1/8 of an inch (.3175 cm) thick, place them all in a single layer and season them with sea salt & black pepper
• Add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour into a large bowl, along with 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder and 1/2 tsp sweet smoked paprika, mix the dry ingredients together, then add in 1/2 cup cold water and whisk together until you get a creamy batter with no lumps
• Add 1 cup breadcrumbs into a separate bowl, season with a 1/4 tsp (1.5 grams) sea salt and mix together
• Heat a large fry pan with with medium heat and add in 1/2 cup sunflower oil
• While the oil is heating, coat the slices of zucchini, first into the batter and then into the breadcrumbs, making sure they are evenly coated
• After heating the oil for about 5 minutes, start adding the coated slices of zucchini into the pan, make sure they´re all in a single layer, cook in batches, after 75 to 90 seconds flip to cook the other side, after another 75 to 90 seconds remove them from the pan and transfer to a dish with paper towels
• While the zucchini bites are still hot, finely shred in some Manchego cheese over them
• Continue to cook your zucchini in the same method until done
• Once all the zucchini bites are ready, sprinkle them with freshly chopped parsley and serve at once, enjoy!

ZUCCHINI ASIAGO

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
• Score zucchinis, add a squeeze of lemon juice and add salt and pepper lightly. Let marinate for a few minutes.
• Add garlic bits to the olive oil.
• Brown both sides of zucchinis in the garlic and oil.
• Sprinkle asiago cheese on cut side of zucchinis and oven broil on a cookie sheet until cheese browns.
• Serve while warm.

SISTER SCHUBERT'S® WALNUT ASIAGO BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Separate rolls into 18 pieces. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat; add garlic and saute until tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Do not brown garlic. Remove from heat and add pepper, cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Add 1cup Asiago cheese and walnuts and mix to combine.
• Roll each Sister Schubert's Soft Dinner Roll piece in cheese mixture and place on prepared pan.
• Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. In a small bowl combine the remaining 3 tablespoons cheese and basil together and sprinkle over bites. Serve warm.