Zucchini Coins Food

BAKED ZUCCHINI COINS

Steps:

• Mix flour, cornmeal, salt, basil and pepper on a plate.
• Beat egg in a small bowl.
• Slice zucchini into 1/4" thick coins (its easier to brown them more evenly in the oven if they are coins because you only have to flip them once).
• Dip zucchini into egg and then into cornmeal mixture.
• Coat a parchment lined cookie sheet with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. Arrange zucchini coins on cookie sheet and bake at 425° for about 10 minutes per side, until golden brown.
• Serve with bottled blue cheese or ranch dressing as an appetizer or with steak and salad for a meal.

CLARE'S BAKED ZUCCHINI COINS

Steps:

• Preheat the over to 450 degrees Farenheit.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix together the cornflake crumbs and the seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Dip each zucchini slice in the egg white, then in the crumb mixture. Place dipped side up on the parchment.
• Bake for 10 minutes, and switch to the broiler for 5 minutes, until crisp to your liking.

NEELY'S FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Measure flour into a pie plate. In another pie plate combine panko, Parmesan, parsley, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper, to taste. In a third plate add eggs and water. Dredge the zucchini in the flour, followed by the egg and finally in the panko.
• Working in batches, place the breaded zucchini slices in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray and immediately season with salt and pepper. Serve alongside the zucchini.
• For the sauce:
• Add all the ingredients into a serving bowl and mix until incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and let flavors marinate for at least 1 hour.

ZUCCHINI SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes, or until fragrant; don't let it brown. Add the squash, salt and pepper and cook until the squash is tender but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer the squash to a serving dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds. In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the oil. In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, salt, and a few turns of pepper. Dip each round into the Parmesan mixture, coating it evenly on both sides, pressing the coating on to stick, and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the zucchini rounds until browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove with spatula. Serve immediately.

FRIED ZUCCHINI COINS

Steps:

• Line a dish with paper towels and set aside. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, basil, salt, cayenne, and pepper in a bowl.
• Beat the eggs in another bowl.
• Heat 1/4-inch vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
• Working in small batches, toss the zucchini coins in the eggs, then coat in the cornmeal mixture to cover completely. Carefully drop the zucchini into the oil, and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side or until crisp. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared plate. Season with salt, cool slightly and serve.
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BAKED ZUCCHINI CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place zucchini in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over zucchini and stir to coat; add bread crumbs and toss to coat. Spread coated zucchini onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and oregano over coated zucchini.
• Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini are tender and cheese is browned, about 15 minutes.

PARMESAN-RANCH BAKED ZUCCHINI COINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F.
• Cut zucchini horizontally into 1-inch slices and spread with Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® Light Dressing (both sides).
• Lay on cookie sheet and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.

SLOW COOKED ZUCCHINI COINS WITH CHOPPED HERBS AND CRUMBLED FETA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet, then add the garlic and zucchini.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring every so often.
• The finished squash should have a golden glaze over the surface and be carmelized in places.
• Taste for salt and season with pepper.
• Toss with the herbs and cheese and serve.
• NOTE: I tossed it with 1 box of Dreamfield's rotini pasta, so that it became part of a main dish and not just a side as intended.