Fried Green Zucchini

Name: Fried Green Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons water; 1 large zucchini (or two small); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter

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Recipe by country girl kim

A lighter take on Idgie and Ruth's favorite dish...

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

cup cornmeal
1

teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1

teaspoon dried oregano
³⁄₄

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂

teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
¹⁄₄

teaspoon pepper
2

eggs
2

tablespoons water
1

large zucchini (or two small)
¹⁄₂

cup all-purpose flour
2

tablespoons olive oil
2

tablespoons butter

DIRECTIONS

In shallow dish, combine cornmeal, fennel seeds, oregano, salt, cayenne and pepper. In another dish, beat eggs with water.
Cut zucchini into ½-inch slices. Dip each slice into flour to coat; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture; dip into cornmeal mixture, pressing mixture on to coat.
In skillet, heat half of the oil and butter over medium-high heat; add half of the zucchini and reduce heat to medium. Cook, gently turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes or until zucchini is soft inside and outside is golden. Repeat with remaining oil, butter and zucchini.

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