caramelized zucchini meatballs
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Grate the zucchini and the shallot.
- 2Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add salt, and let it sit for 10 minutes to extract the liquid.
- 3Strain the zucchini mixture using a sieve to remove excess liquid, making sure to reserve the liquid.
- 4Add the zucchini and shallot mixture to a pan with a little olive oil and cook over medium-low heat until brown bits start to form.
- 5Deglaze the pan with the reserved zucchini liquid and cook until caramelized.
- 6Let the mixture cool down.
- 7Combine the caramelized zucchini mixture with the ground chicken, Dijon mustard, granulated garlic, black pepper, kosher salt, panko bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and egg in a bowl and mix well.
- 8Use a cookie scoop to scoop the meatball mixture into hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Ingredients
- 1 whole zucchini
- 1 whole shallot
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 whole egg
- to taste frying oil
- parmesan cheese (optional)
- flaky salt (optional)
Equipment
box graterbowlsievepancast iron skillettongscookie scoopthermometer
Tips
- You can strain the zucchini with cheesecloth or paper towels instead of a sieve.
- The reserved liquid helps deglaze the pan and enhance the flavor.
- You can substitute the ground chicken with ground turkey.
- Garnish with parmesan and flaky salt if desired.
- Serve with pasta, on baked potatoes, or on red sauce.
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