kelli's fried green zucchini

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 eggs
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup prepared spaghetti sauce, heated (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 17 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• mix together the seasoned bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and garlic salt in a shallow bowl. beat the eggs in a second shallow bowl.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil is rippling, but not smoking.
• dip the zucchini slices into the beaten egg, then into the crumbs, and place in the skillet in a single layer. fry the zucchini slices until golden brown, about 3 minutes, then flip them over and fry until the slices are cooked through and golden brown on the other side. sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the slices, and cook the slices 1 to 2 more minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
• to serve, spoon hot spaghetti sauce plates, and top with fried zucchini slices and melted cheese.