ZUCCHINI FRICO
It may be daunting to imagine, but this dish is really quite simple. All you do is take some good hard cheese, grate it, spread it in a nonstick pan and let it melt until it turns golden. Montasio is traditional, but Parmesan, asiago or a young, not too salty pecorino will all work well, too, so use whatever you have. You can form frico into small individual crackers for neater serving, or you can make one large cracker the size of your pan and break it apart as you devour it. Frico on its own doesn't need much embellishment. All it truly requires is a chilled cocktail or a glass of Italian white wine served alongside. But this one incorporates zucchini. First, I browned thin rounds of zucchini in olive oil, then I topped them with the cheese and let them cook. It took only five minutes, plus another minute or so to let the cheese crisp up after I turned it out of the pan.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories quick, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 hors d'oeuvres servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Brush a large nonstick skillet with oil and heat over medium-high until hot. Arrange half the zucchini rounds in a single layer, allowing about an inch of space between them. Cook, without moving them, until undersides are dark golden, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until golden, about 2 minutes more.
- Sprinkle half the cheese evenly over zucchini and into the spaces between it. Cook, without moving, until cheese looks lacy and translucent, and no longer sticks to the pan, about 5 minutes. Tip the skillet and using a spatula, gently help slide the frico in one piece onto a large plate. Sprinkle with torn basil and finish with pepper. Repeat with remaining zucchini and cheese. Break into pieces to serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 86, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 262 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
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[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to make. The zucchini frico turned out crispy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and a salad, and it was a delicious meal.
C Breeze
[email protected]This zucchini frico was delicious! I loved the crispy texture and the cheesy flavor. I served it with a side of marinara sauce, and it was a hit with my family.
RiyaK Dibra
[email protected]I was looking for a new way to cook zucchini, and this recipe did not disappoint! The zucchini frico was crispy and flavorful, and the cheese and herbs added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Tajammail Tajammail
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some zucchini from my garden. The zucchini frico was easy to make and turned out delicious. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a healthy and satisfying meal.
sulaiman xD
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The zucchini frico was crispy and flavorful, and the cheese and herbs added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Najma Rafique
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to make. The zucchini frico turned out crispy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and a salad, and it was a delicious meal.
sabelo mgugunyeka
[email protected]This zucchini frico was delicious! I loved the crispy texture and the cheesy flavor. I served it with a side of marinara sauce, and it was a hit with my family.
Loretta McKee
[email protected]I was looking for a new way to cook zucchini, and this recipe did not disappoint! The zucchini frico was crispy and flavorful, and the cheese and herbs added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Enuofu precious
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some zucchini from my garden. The zucchini frico was easy to make and turned out delicious. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ekpen Anthony
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The zucchini frico was crispy and flavorful, and the cheese and herbs added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Syndi Cet
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to make. The zucchini frico turned out crispy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and a salad, and it was a delicious meal.
SAZIM GAMER
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually add a bit of chopped red onion to the batter, and I also like to top the pancakes with a dollop of sour cream.
Sayem Sajib
[email protected]This zucchini frico was delicious! The combination of zucchini, cheese, and herbs was perfect. I served it with a side of marinara sauce, and it was a hit with my family.
Preppy_ Freddie
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The zucchini frico turned out perfectly. It was crispy and cheesy, and the zucchini was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.
AL Alone
[email protected]I've made this zucchini frico several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up zucchini when you have a lot of it, and it's also a healthy and delicious meal. I usually serve it with a side of salad or roasted vegetables.
Moaz Moahamed
[email protected]This zucchini frico was a delightful surprise! I had never tried cooking with zucchini this way before, and the results were amazing. The pancakes were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a lovely cheesy flavor. I'll definitely be ma