Zucchini Rounds Food

OVEN-BAKED CRISPY ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Set oven to 450 degrees (yes 450 degrees, or even a little higher if possible, this will create a crispy crust!).
• In a bowl mix together the panko bread crumbs with seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne (if using) and Parmesan cheese.
• Place the egg whites into a shallow bowl.
• Dip the zucchini slices into the egg whites (letting any excess egg whites drip off).
• Coat the slices in the panko mixture (use fingers to firmly adhear the mixture to the slices if necessary).
• Place on a greased baking sheet.
• Bake for about 5-6 minutes; turn over and continue to bake for another 6-9 minutes, or until browned and crispy.
• As soon as the slices come out of the oven sprinkle with finely grated cheddar cheese if desired.
• Delicious!

ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Combine Bisquick, cheese, salt and pepper.
• Add eggs.
• Fold in zucchini.
• Drop into a skillet with a few T. oil
• Fry a couple minutes on each side.

ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Stir together dry ingredients.
• Stir in beaten eggs until moist.
• Fold in zucchini.
• Melt oleo in skillet over medium heat.
• Use 2 Tablespoons mix for each round. Fry 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
• Adding 1/2 cup grated carrot makes it even more delicious.
• This is optional too, but I added grated onions and hot peppers to my mix.

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.

RUTHIE'S ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish , combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese; set aside. Place flour in shallow dish; set aside. Beat two eggs in shallow dish and set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat.
• Season zucchini rounds with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, beaten egg, then bread crumb mixture. Saute until golden brown.

ZUCCHINI ROUNDS SIDE DISH ( SANDRA LEE - SEMI-HOMEMADE )

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine zucchini, Italian seasoning, olive oil, cheese, salt, and pepper.
• Spread zucchini in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
• Serve immediately.

AIR-FRYER ZUCCHINI FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 400°. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and then in half crosswise. Cut each piece lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices., In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese and seasonings. Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Dip zucchini slices in flour, then in egg and then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. , In batches, place zucchini on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.

ZUCCHINI ROUNDS WITH ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss together tomatoes, 4 garlic cloves, the sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons oil, the thyme, and marjoram in a large ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron). Transfer skillet to oven, and roast until tomatoes are soft and starting to burst, about 30 minutes. Leave oven on.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season zucchini with salt, and arrange in a single layer in skillet. Add water, 2 pinches baking soda, and the basil. Cook, turning often, until water evaporates and zucchini is tender but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a baking dish.
• Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Smash remaining 5 garlic cloves, and add to pan. Add pine nuts, and cook, stirring until toasted, about 3 minutes. Add capers, and cook 1 minute. Stir in olives. Using a slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes to pan; discarding tomato juices, whole garlic cloves, and herbs. Season with pepper, and stir.
• Arrange zucchini in a single layer in baking dish. Spoon heaping mounds of tomato mixture onto each, and pour any juices over tops. Heat rounds in oven until warm, about 10 minutes. Finely grate lemon over rounds.

PAN-FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Wash and dry the zucchini. Trim off ends, then slice zucchini into 1/8 inch thick rounds. Place cornmeal in a medium bowl, and toss in zucchini slices, mixing thoroughly to coat.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place all of the zucchini pieces into the hot oil and fry over medium heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Watch zucchini closely, adding more oil if it begins to brown too quickly. When it is golden brown on one side, flip it over to brown on other side. It will clump together as it cooks, that is what you want.
• When zucchini is evenly browned, turn heat down to low and cover pan with a lid. Allow it to steam until zucchini is slightly tender. Turn zucchini, replace lid, and steam until soft. Remove lid and turn heat back up to medium-high. Fry on both sides until crisp. Serve hot.

FRIED ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Place the zucchini into a colander in the sink, and lightly sprinkle with salt, tossing to coat. Let sit for 20 minutes, then pat very dry with paper towels.
• In a deep fryer or saucepan, heat 4 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
• Place flour, eggs and bread crumbs into three separate, wide bowls; season bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Dip each zucchini round into flour, then egg, then bread crumbs (repeat for an extra crispy coating). Working in batches, fry until golden-brown, about 2 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. While warm, season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

ROASTED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut zucchini into 1-inch-thick rounds. Toss in a baking pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast, turning occasionally, until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven; serve hot.

PARMESAN ROASTED ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

Steps:

• Line a baking tray with foil, and spray with non-stick spray. (Toaster oven works great for this if it has a baking tray).
• Arrange zucchini in a single layer and drizzle with olive oil, rub them down and turn to coat both sides with a thin coating of oil.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then top each round with a generous pinch of parmesan.
• Broil in 450 degree oven for 5-8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden. (Cook times may vary depending on oven, so keep an eye on it).