Zucchini Piccata Recipe

Name: Zucchini Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large zucchini; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 dash black pepper; olive oil, for frying (about 3 tbsp); Tomato Sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, sliced or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon capers; 1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped; 1 dash salt; 1 dash pepper

Servings: persons

1 large zucchini
2 eggs
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 dash black pepper
olive oil, for frying (about 3 tbsp)
Tomato Sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh basil, sliced or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon capers
1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper

1
For tomato sauce, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan.
2
Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a medium boil.
3
Cook , stirring often, until reduced and thickened a bit.
4
Add basil, capers, garlic and onion.
5
Cook for 2-3 minutes.
6
Season to taste with salt & pepper.
7
Set aside and keep warm.
8
Rinse zucchini and pat dry.
9
Cut into slices about 1/8 inch thick.
10
Pat dry with paper towels.
11
Beat eggs slightly in a deep pie plate.
12
In another deep pie plate or shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
13
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a medium skillet.
14
Dip zucchini slices into beaten egg, then press both sides into crumb mixture.
15
Add zucchini slices to hot oil and pan fry on each side until golden brown.
16
Serve immediately with tomato sauce.

253

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large zucchini, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Piccata falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Zucchini Piccata

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