Spanish Important Zucchini | The GREATEST Zucchini Recipe from Spain (2024)

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• 1/4cupextra virgin olive oil60 ml
• 1 1/2lbszucchini700 grams
• 5tbspall-purpose flour37 grams
• 2cage-free organic eggs
• 1smallonion
• 4clovesgarlic
• 1/2cupwhite wine120 ml
• 1/4tspsaffron threads.17 grams
• 1cupvegetable broth240 ml
• 2bay leaves
• pinchsea salt
• dashblack pepper

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!

Nutrition Facts

Spanish Important Zucchini (Calabacín a la Importancia)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253Calories 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.