Pan-Fried Zucchini
Pan-Fried Zucchini features thin rounds coated in cornmeal, fried until crisp with a tender center, then briefly steamed and re-crisped for a standout crunchy finish. Lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and a touch of olive oil, it’s a simple, satisfying side that shines alongside weeknight dinners or summer cookouts.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pan-Fried Zucchini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.77 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Wash and dry the zucchini. Trim off the ends, then slice the zucchini into 1/8-inch rounds. Put the cornmeal in a medium bowl; add the zucchini slices and toss thoroughly to coat.
- 2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini slices to the hot oil and fry over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Watch them closely, adding more oil if they brown too quickly. When the slices are golden on one side, flip them to brown the other side. They will clump together as they cook, which is desired.
- 3
When the zucchini slices are evenly browned, lower the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid; steam until the zucchini is slightly tender.
- 4
Turn the zucchini, replace the lid, and steam until soft.
- 5
Remove the lid and raise the heat to medium-high; fry the slices on both sides until crisp. Serve hot.
- Calories 118.58 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 2.35 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 14.04 g 5%
- Total Fat 6.71 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.95 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 3.77 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.24 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.49 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.1 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 338.34 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 14.69 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 7.8 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Pan Fried Zucchini is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper, Yellow Cornmeal, and Zucchini. Each serving provides about 118.58 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pan-Fried Zucchini made of?
- The main ingredients are Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper, Yellow Cornmeal, Zucchini. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pan-Fried Zucchini?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 118.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pan-Fried Zucchini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pan-Fried Zucchini healthy?
- Pan-Fried Zucchini has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 118.58 calories and 2.35 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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