Going outside the box a little with this veggie-loaded side dish, so grab your zoodler, food processor, or favorite shredder –let’s have some fun with this low calorie, vitamin packed vegetable we call ZUCCHINI!
2 CUPS SHREDDED ZUCCHINI (roughly 2)
1 LARGE EGG
¼ CUP MILK
½ GRATED PARMESAN
¼ CUP ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
¼ CUP WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
NEUTRAL OIL OR NONSTICK COOKING SPRAY
SALT/PEPPER
STEP 1:
Place zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for about 30 minutes, rinse with cold water and press out as much as possible. Blot dry.
STEP 2:
Preheat waffle iron to lowest heat setting. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and ¼ cup of parmesan cheese.
STEP 3:
In a small bowl, combine flour with ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper. Mix into large bowl, add zucchini – toss until combined.
STEP 4:
Coat waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray. Place rounded tablespoons of batter into the waffle iron. Cook about 3- 5 minutes or until slightly brown.
STEP 5:
Serve topped with remaining parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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