Hey guys! So as I’m sitting down to write this post right now I realized that it’s snowing outside and whatever I was going to write is now completely forgotten. I’ve lived in Chile for almost 2 years now and I’ve never seen snow aside from on the peaks. I’ve certainly never seen it stick to the ground for any length of time so I’m pretty excited right now. I can already tell that it’s about to turn back into rain a wash away the beautiful white blanket but I don’t care. I’m just going to be happy for a moment and enjoy the beauty of God’s little gift while it lasts.
Moving here after living in North Idaho for a few winters has made me really miss having snow. I wish I could take this weather right now and save it for Christmas morning when it will likely be warm and sunny outside. I can’t help it, I grew up hoping for a white Christmas every year and even though it didn’t always happen it was still a possibility. Now it would actually be really concerning if I had a snowy Christmas because it would mean something was very wrong with the planet.
Speaking of Christmas, I am already planning things for this year because I’ve figured out it’s never too early to start. Time seems to be speeding by me faster than ever and it looks like it’s going to keep getting faster.This weekend for example, remember how I told you about that huge group coming from the States, well it’s here. In just a few days I will be one busy little kitchen squirrel trying to keep my cool in the chaos. I’m anx-cited (my newly invented hybrid word for being anxious and excited at once).
Anyway, this zucchini is the subject here so I should probably get to that. I’ve been making a lot of snacky recipes lately and these are about as easy at it gets. Just a few ingredients and childishly easy steps and you have a great vehicle for your favorite dipping sauces.
I made this chimichurri sauce to go with them. It isn’t a traditional chimichurri actually, but I couldn’t think of a better name for it. In fact I cheated, it’s really a cross between chimichurri and pesto (which I had leftover from this), but whatever it is, it’s really good. It’s like Chimi-pesto and definitely worth trying.
So snow, busyness, zucchini, chimichurri/chimipesto….I think that covers everything.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini, washed and sliced into 1/4 inch wedges
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 walnuts
- 1/3 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cups olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 C) and line 2 oven trays with parchment.
- Whisk together egg, milk, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and pour flour and breadcrumbs into 2 other separate bowls. Dip zucchini pieces in flour, then into batter, then into breadcrumbs and place on prepared pans. Repeat until all are dipped.
- Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until edges are browned and crispy.
- Combine all remaining ingredients in food processor or blender and pulse until nearly smooth but still with a bit of texture.
Notes
Chimichurri inspired by Tieghan@Half Baked Harvest
Beautiful styling and photos…and gosh do these sound GOOD! Anything with chimichurri sauce is devourable but these look especially so.
Thanks a million, Jessie!
A fabulous way to use up garden fresh zucchini!! And the basil chimichurri is fabulous!
Thank you so much, Tanya!
Love that snow!!! This recipe & that sauce looks wonderful!!!
Thanks, Marla!
Tori, this looks absolutely delicious!!!! I love baked zucchini wedges and that basil chimichurri looks amazing! I love chimichurri sauce!
Thanks, Alice!
These look literally mouth-watering! Your photos are amazing!!
Danielle
http://www.blushblossom.com
Thanks!
I think these food photographs are absolutely stunning. Good enough to take a bite out of. I’m going to get up and make this for breakfast with fresh basil from the garden. Love the snow pics and the slices of life in Chile that you share with us.
Thank you so much, Kathi!
I love baked zucchini. I can’t wait to try your chimichurri with them, what a good combination. My zucchini is almost ready here. This one will be the first on my list to try. Lovely pictures don’t like the snow though you can have it lol.
Ha ha, thanks, I’ll keep my snow and you can enjoy some summertime zucchini!
This looks delicious! I’ve been on a zucchini kick the last couple weeks. Love Chimichuri sauce, and been wanting to make it at home, so can’t wait to try it. YUM!
Thanks, Ana and I hope you enjoy these!
A nice way t eat some vegi food!Fresh zucchini is always tasty to eat with salt.Thanks for sharing this recipe and definitely try.
I hope you love this! Thanks!