Fried Zucchini

I thought I'd start out with something easy . . .

I made fried zucchini for the first time last night.  I bought a pound of zucchini at Trader Joe's (I'll just call it TJ"s from now on - we're close like that) and just didn't want to make my usual sauteed or grilled zucchini.  And I'm always looking for excuses to use my new cast iron skillet.

Ingredients:

• 1lb zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 c. bread crumbs (I used panko)
• 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Olive oil (for frying)

To make:

• Mix dry ingredients
• Dip zucchini in egg wash
• Coat zucchini in dry mix
• Fry until golden brown on both sides

• Drain on paper towels
• Season with salt while still hot

 

Are they pretty?  No.

 Were they delicious?  Yes!  I definitely OD'd on them, but they were salty, garlicky goodness.