Zucchini, also known as courgette, is a versatile vegetable that can be prepared in various ways. One delicious and easy-to-make dish is "Chilli Cheesy Courgette Chips." This appetizer or snack combines the flavors of spicy chili, melted cheese, and crispy zucchini. The combination creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The best part about this recipe is that it's not only delicious but also a healthier alternative to traditional potato chips. So, get ready to indulge in this guilt-free snack that combines the goodness of zucchini with the irresistible flavors of chili and cheese.
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CHILLI CHEESY COURGETTE CHIPS
Give your midweek chilli a makeover and serve it with delicious crispy courgette fries topped with parmesan and mozzarella
Provided by Chelsie Collins
Categories Side dish, Snack, Treat
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- First, make the chilli by heating the oil in a deep frying pan. Cook the onion on a gentle heat for approx 5 mins until softening. Add the red pepper, garlic and paprika and stir for a few mins. Turn the heat up, tip in the mince, and fry until browning all over.
- Pour in the beef stock, tomatoes, sugar, hot sauce and season well with salt. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 30 mins. Five mins before the chilli is ready, tip in the kidney beans with their sauce, and stir to warm through. Keep over a low heat until ready to serve.
- Meanwhile, pour the milk into a large bowl and place the courgette chunks into the milk. Put the flour onto a large plate and season well. Take each courgette chip and roll in the seasoned flour, patting off any excess.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large saucepan (until reaching 180C on a thermometer or a piece of bread browns in 10 secs). Fry the courgettes in batches for 5-6 mins until golden. Transfer to kitchen paper and scatter over flakey sea salt.
- To serve, cover the courgette chips in chilli with a scattering of parmesan and mozzarella.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
CHEESY CHILI
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onions and garlic until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, chiles and pepper; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve immediately. If desired, top with sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes and cilantro. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers; it may be frozen for up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 1166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
Chilly Cheesy Courgette Chips
Courgette (zucchine) fritters are known by many names, but one thing remains constant - their delicious taste and the fact that they are a great way to use up courgettes from the garden. They are versatile and can be served as a vegetarian or fish main course and are also great as a side dish.
Courgettes are best when they are young and long. The recipe uses 2.2 pounds of courgettes, which are expected to produce about 16 courgette fritters. All the ingredients are easily available in a supermarket and don't require any special equipment. Courgette fritters are ready in under 30 minutes and, if required, can be prepared in advance to save time.
The recipe has all the ingredients to prepare a spicy and cheesy vegetarian dish. The spiciness comes from green chilies and the cheese comes from a cheese spread. The courgette mixture also contains a healthy amount of tomatoes and onions. The taste of the fritters is further complemented by some tangy coriander. These fritters are an ideal summertime dish but can be enjoyed during other times of the year as well. They can be microwaved if required.
Conclusion
Zucchine fritters can be easily prepared and can be served as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish. They are a great way to use up courgettes from the garden. This recipe uses ingredients that are all easily available in a supermarket and don't require any special equipment.
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