EASY PAN-FRIED ZUCCHINI

Easy Pan-Fried Zucchini image

Breaded and pan-fried zucchini is a quick and easy side for meat, or you can serve it as a vegetarian main with other vegetables and a salad.

Provided by Caroline

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 zucchini, peeled and sliced
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, or more as needed
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed

Steps:

Rub zucchini slices with garlic.
Place flour, egg, and bread crumbs separately in 3 small bowls. Turn zucchini slices in flour, dusting off excess. Dip in egg and turn in bread crumbs.
Heat oil in a skillet and pan-fry breaded zucchini in batches on both sides until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 86.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g