Zucchini ist schmackhafter als Fleisch, niemand glaubt, dass ich sie so einfach und lecker zubereite

Ingredients

• 2 Zucchini (medium, washed and sliced into sticks)
• to taste Salt (for seasoning the zucchini)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 3 Eggs (large, beaten)
• 100 g Cheese (grated, any good melting cheese (e.g., cheddar, gouda))
• 1 tsp Italian Herbs (dried blend)
• 1 tsp Paprika (sweet paprika)
• 100 g Breadcrumbs (plain, fine)
• 50 g All-Purpose Flour (for light coating)
• 3 Tbsp Sunflower Oil (for frying, high smoke point)
• 3 Tbsp Sour Cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
• 1 Cucumber (peeled and finely grated)
• 1 sprig Fresh Dill (chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)

Instructions

1. Slice the zucchini

   Wash the zucchini, trim the ends, and cut each into sticks about 1 cm thick. Use a fork to make small grooves along each stick to help the coating adhere.

   Time: PT5M

2. Season and rest

   Place the sliced zucchini in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and toss to coat. Let them rest for 15‑20 minutes so excess moisture is drawn out.

   Time: PT20M

3. Prepare dredging stations

   Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with grated cheese, Italian herbs and paprika, and one with breadcrumbs.

   Time: PT5M

4. Make the garlic yogurt sauce

   In a small bowl combine sour cream (or Greek yogurt), grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, a pinch of salt and paprika. Stir until well blended.

   Time: PT5M

5. Dredge the zucchini

   Take a few zucchini sticks, coat them first in flour, then dip into the egg‑cheese mixture, and finally roll in breadcrumbs. Place coated sticks on a plate and repeat until all are coated.

   Time: PT5M

6. Heat the oil

   Add sunflower oil to the frying pan (enough to cover the bottom ~1 cm) and heat over medium heat until shimmering (about 180 °C).

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium heat

7. First fry (covered)

   Place a single layer of coated zucchini sticks in the pan, cover, and fry for 4‑5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

8. Flip and finish (uncovered)

   Remove the lid, turn the sticks over, reduce heat to low and fry another 5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low heat

9. Repeat with remaining zucchini

   Wipe the pan clean if needed, add a little more oil, and repeat steps 7‑8 with the rest of the sticks.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low heat

10. Plate and serve

    Arrange the crispy zucchini on a serving plate, drizzle or serve alongside the garlic yogurt sauce, and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh dill.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

3 g