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Spanish Sweet & Savory Zucchini

Spanish Sweet & Savory Zucchini | Calabacin Frito con Miel de Caña

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 225 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 2 zucchini
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour 60 grams
  • 2 tbsp honey 42 grams
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper
  • handful fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Wash and pat dry the zucchini, then cut each one into rounds that are 1 cm thick (a little over a 1/4 inch), place the slices of zucchini over a wire rack with paper towels underneath, all in a single layer, then season with sea salt on both sides and let them rest for 15 minutes

  2. After 15 minutes transfer the slices of zucchini over paper towels and pat completely dry

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

  4. Meanwhile, add the flour into a bowl, season with black pepper and mix, then coat each slice of zucchini in the flour, making sure to shake off any excess flour

  5. Once the oil is hot but not smoking, add the coated slices of zucchini into the pan, all in a single layer, cook in batches, go for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly golden fried, then transfer over a wire rack

  6. Once all the zucchini has been cooked, transfer it into a serving dish, in a circular design, then drizzle the honey over the zucchini and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley, enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Sweet & Savory Zucchini | Calabacin Frito con Miel de Caña
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Sodium 300mg13%
Potassium 278mg8%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 196IU4%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.