Crusted Zucchini & Ranch Dip

Last night was game 7 of the Lakers. We were thinking about going to a bar to watch, and shit talk Boston fans, but decided to stay in instead. Of course if you are going to watch a sporting event, no matter if it's at a bar or at home, you want two things: beer and game food. Usually game food consists of wings, or fries, or something generally unhealthy and delicious.

For our experience, I decided to make Crusted Zucchini as a semi healthy alternative. On top of that, I gave roomie her second cooking lesson. The first was steaming broccoli, apparently she found a way to burn it. See, simple cooking lessons are necessary. I am not a chef, but I love to share the little things.

...:::: Crusted Zucchini Appetizer ::::...



2 Zucchinis- Chop into long & slender bite-sized pieces.
Panko bread crumbs
Oil
1 Egg
Salt & Pepper
Red pepper flakes
Basil
Oregano
Parsley

Cooking Directions:

Coat a medium sized pan with oil, and place over medium high heat. While the oil is heating, set up an assembly line:
1. Zucchini
2. Bowl with beaten egg mixed with salt & pepper
3. Bowl of Panko mixed with a teaspoon of each of the spices listed above.

Take the Zucchini and first dip it in the egg. Next, coat it in the Panko crumbs and place in the skillet. Continue this process until you have coated all the zucchinis. The zucchini take less than 5 minutes to cook. Just keep turning them until all of the sides are golden brown. Remove from the heat and place on a pretty plate with some ranch dip and BOOM! Perfect game time snack.


Eat up & read up, more food coming soon!