Fried Zucchini

I made these for the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics. I also made onion rings, but those didn't turn out quite as well. The zucchini, however, was to die for. If you want a dipping sauce, combine some mayonnaise, wing sauce/tabasco, and garlic powder, yum! I pan-fried these in oil, but if you prefer to eliminate some fat, you can bake in the oven on parchment paper at 350 degrees Farenheit for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

P.S. This is an Atkins Induction-friendly side dish/appetizer!

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

6 T flax seed meal

3/4 C grated parmesan cheese (I used the green can)

1/4 C EVOO

Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb seasoning, to taste

fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

1 large egg

1 T Sweet Baby Ray's Wing Sauce & Marinade (or tabasco if you prefer)

2 medium/large zucchini

Instructions

Pre-heat 2 Tablespoons of EVOO in a small cast-iron skillet over medium heat. 

Cut zucchini into spears (I got roughly 12/zucchini).

On a plate, combine flax meal, parmesan, Mrs. Dash, and black pepper.

In a small bowl (I used a cereal bowl), whisk together the egg, wing sauce/tabasco, and water.

To coat zucchini: breading, egg wash, breading again. Shake off excess.

Fry in the oil until browned. Don't forget to flip!

Place on paper towels to soak up excess oil.

Add more oil to skillet in 1 tablespoon increments as needed.

Serve, and enjoy!

Nutritional Info (1 serving): 284 Calories, 12.6 g Protein, 23.72 g Fat, 8.2 Total Carbs, 4.4 g Fiber, 3.8 Net Carbs