Deep-Fried Courgettes with Tomato Sauce

Crispy double-dredged courgette strips served alongside a rich, simmered tomato sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese.

Vegetarian Lunch Courgette Deep-Fried Tomato Sauce

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

785.4

kcal / serving

785.4 kcal total

Carbs

65.5g

per serving

65.5 g total

Fat

52.8g

per serving

52.8 g total

Protein

18.2g

per serving

18.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Self-Raising Flour

seasoned

CondimentsSauces

Balsamic Vinegar

Dairy

Cheddar Cheese

grated

100

Milk

NutsSeeds

pinch

Chilli Flakes

dried

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground

handful

Basil

fresh

handful

Parsley

fresh

OilsFats

Olive Oil

400

Vegetable Oil

for deep frying

Vegetables

0.5

piece

Onion

finely chopped

400

Tomatoes

canned

piece

Courgette

cut into 4 long strips

Method

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and fry onion for three minutes.

Add chilli flakes, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar, then simmer for 15 minutes.

Stir in parsley and basil, then pour the sauce into a bowl.

Sprinkle the sauce with grated cheddar cheese.

Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until a bread cube sizzles.

Double-dip courgettes in milk and flour, then fry for three minutes until golden.

Drain courgettes on kitchen paper and serve with the tomato sauce.