Zucchini Fritters With Pine Nut Sauce Food

LEMON-ZESTY ZUCCHINI WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss pine nuts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread out on a sheet pan. Toast the nuts in the oven, shaking the pan about half way through, until evenly brown, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl. Reserve the baking sheet.
• Toss the zucchini with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Spread out on the baking sheet and roast until crisp tender and slightly brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
• Toss zucchini and lemon with the nuts, and scatter dollops of the cheese on top. Serve.

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

Steps:

• For soy dipping sauce:
• Mix vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
• For fritters:
• Place zucchini in a colander set in the sink and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes, then wring zucchini dry in a clean kitchen towel. Place zucchini in a large bowl and gently mix in egg, flour, chives, and cornstarch; season with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, drop 1/4-cupfuls zucchini mixture into skillet, flattening slightly; cook until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate; season with salt. Serve with soy dipping sauce.
• DO AHEAD: Fritters can be made 30 minutes ahead. Keep warm in a 200°F oven.

FETTUCCINE WITH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Place zucchini in a colander, toss with salt and set aside to drain in sink or over a bowl 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a heavy sauté pan, add onion, pine nuts and garlic and sauté over low heat about 10 minutes, until onion is soft and nuts start to brown. Rinse and drain zucchini and add to pan. Sauté about 20 minutes, until tender.
• Bring large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta, cook pasta about 3 minutes and drain, reserving about 1 cup pasta water. Add pasta to sauté pan, cook over low heat about 5 minutes, to blend ingredients, adding pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in parsley, cheese and additional olive oil and serve.

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH PINE NUT SAUCE

Steps:

• PINE NUT SAUCE:.
• Place pine nuts and garlic in a food processor and process to form a purée. With motor still running, gradually add the olive oil, lemon juice, and water to form a smooth sauce. Stir in the parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and reserve until needed.
• MAKE FRITTERS:.
• Cut zucchini in 1/4 inch diagonal slices. Place flour and paprika in a plastic bag and mix together. Beat the egg and milk together in a large bowl.
• Add zucchini slices to the flour mixture and toss until well coated. Shake off excess. Heat corn oil in a large, heavy-bottom skillet to a depth of 1/2 inch. Dip zucchini slices in flour mix and fry in single layer batches for 2 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat until all zucchini has been prepared.
• Serve fritters piping hot, lightly sprinkled with sea salt. Accompany with Pine Nut Sauce or your personal favorite.