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Zucchini: Zucchini Fritters

Great substitute for french fries

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
  • 1/2 c. seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbls. taco seasoning (use hot-style if you like spicy)
  • 1/4 t. garlic salt
  • 3 small zucchini, cut into 1/4 –inch slices

Dipping Sauce

  • 1/4 c. low-fat sour cream
  • 1/4 c. low fat ranch dressing (Hidden Valley)
  • 1/4 c. salsa
  • a few drops of Sriracha (optional), if you'd prefer a spicy sauce

Instructions

In a shallow bowl, combine buttermilk and egg.

In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, taco seasoning and garlic salt.

Dip zucchini in buttermilk mixture, then bread crumb mixture.

Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray (or coat with a little olive oil).

Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.

Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, ranch dressing and salsa. Stir in a few drops of Sriracha, if desired.

Dip zucchini in sauce.

NOTE: Freeze leftover Panko and bread crumbs to use another time or in a different recipe.