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Spanish Important Zucchini

Spanish Important Zucchini (Calabacín a la Importancia)

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 253 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 1 1/2 lbs zucchini 700 grams
  • 5 tbsp all-purpose flour 37 grams
  • 2 cage-free organic eggs
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup white wine 120 ml
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads .17 grams
  • 1 cup vegetable broth 240 ml
  • 2 bay leaves
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut the zucchini into diagonal slices that are 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick, then season the slices with sea salt on both sides, transfer them over a wire rack with paper towels underneath, all in a single layer

  2. After 30 minutes and most of the water has been extracted from the zucchini, add the slices over some paper towels and pat completely dry

  3. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  4. Meanwhile, coat each slice of zucchini, first in all pupose flour (seasoned with salt & pepper) and then into some egg wash (2 eggs whisked and seasoned with salt & pepper)

  5. Add the coated slices of zucchini into the hot pan, all in a single layer, cook in batches to not over-crowd the pan, fry for 2 minutes per side or until golden fried, then transfer over a wire rack

  6. Once all the zucchini has been fried, add the onion finely chopped and the garlic roughly chopped into the pan, mix with the olive oil, after 3 minutes add in 1/2 tbsp flour (4 grams), continue to mix, after 2 minutes add in the white wine, saffron and season with sea salt & black pepper, continue to mix until you form a thick sauce, about 2 minutes

  7. Once the sauce has thickened, add in the slices of zucchini back into the pan, stacked around each other in a circular design, then add in the broth and the bay leaves, simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until the broth has reduced in half, shaking the pan once in a while, then remove from the heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, serve warm or at room temperature, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Saffron Threads I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Important Zucchini (Calabacín a la Importancia)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 82mg27%
Sodium 283mg12%
Potassium 544mg16%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 588IU12%
Vitamin C 33mg40%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.