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Last week I ventured out to my local farmer’s market to support my local community.  I bought a few tomatoes, zucchini, and some strawberries.  This week, the zucchinis were looking a little sad, so I made fried zucchini sticks… crusted in pecans… and dipped in homemade lemon aioli.  Super delicious combination!

Pecan Fried Zucchini with Lemon Aioli

Pieces:

1. 2 zucchini
2. one bottle vegetable oil
3. one cup pecan meal (or just finely chop pecans in the mini chop)
4. 2 egg whites
5. 4 tbsp. mayo (or vegan alternative)
6. one half tsp. finely chopped garlic
7. the juice of one half of a lemon
8. one tsp. lemon zest
9. sprinkle of salt and pepper

Process:

1. Fill a deep pan with the oil and put over high heat.  (Don’t worry… it doesn’t all get absorbed!)
2. Cut the zucchini into sticks, about a half inch wide and two inches long.
3. Put the egg whites and pecan meal into separate bowls.
4. When the oil starts to simmer, dip each zucchini stick into the egg whites and then the pecan meal.  Then drop it into the oil.
5. Do about 6-7 sticks at a time, let them simmer in the oil about 10 seconds, then take them out with a slotted spoon and let cool on a paper towel.  Repeat with another 6-7 sticks.  You might want to use new oil halfway through because it starts to get dark, personal preference.
6. When all the zucchini are fried, make the aioli.  Combine the mayo, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt and pepper in a bowl.  Stir to combine.
7. Serve the zucchini hot with the aioli dipping sauce.

Happy Allergy Free Eating!