Deep-Fried Courgettes with Tomato Sauce

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

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 785.4 kcals 785.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 65.5 grams 65.5 grams
Fat 52.8 grams 52.8 grams
Protein 18.2 grams 18.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
75
g
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
30
ml
100
ml
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
handful
Basil
fresh
1
handful
Parsley
fresh
OilsFats
15
ml
400
ml
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
finely chopped
400
g
Tomatoes
canned
1
piece
Courgette
cut into 4 long strips

Steps

  • 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.