ZUCCHINI PICCATA

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Make and share this Zucchini Piccata recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large zucchini
2 eggs
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 dash black pepper
olive oil, for frying (about 3 tbsp)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh basil, sliced or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon capers
1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • For tomato sauce, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a medium boil.
  • Cook , stirring often, until reduced and thickened a bit.
  • Add basil, capers, garlic and onion.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt & pepper.
  • Set aside and keep warm.
  • Rinse zucchini and pat dry.
  • Cut into slices about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Beat eggs slightly in a deep pie plate.
  • In another deep pie plate or shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
  • Heat 3 tbsp oil in a medium skillet.
  • Dip zucchini slices into beaten egg, then press both sides into crumb mixture.
  • Add zucchini slices to hot oil and pan fry on each side until golden brown.
  • Serve immediately with tomato sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.9, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 116.8, Sodium 613.4, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 11.7

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