Milanese are one of the most popular dishes in Argentina. Traditionally, we know them as a portion of meat cut equal to or thinner than a finger, coated with egg and breadcrumbs, baked or fried. However, in this case, we bring you a recipe for vegetarian milanesas so that everyone can enjoy this exquisite dish. Made with green zucchini!
You don’t have to be a vegetarian. If you are looking to lose weight, these milanesas are also ideal for you, since the zucchini provide only 15 calories per 100 grams, while meat in the same portion provides a total of 125 calories. On the other hand, if you have celiac disease, you can replace the breadcrumbs with cornmeal or chickpea flour. Continue reading to find out how to make zucchini milanesas and be able to delight yourself and those you love the most.
Ingredients to make Zucchini Milanese:
- 1 large long zucchini
- 1 egg
- 1 pinch of nutmeg and pepper
- ½ cup of breadcrumbs
- ½ cup of rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons of seeds
How to make Zucchini Milanese:
- Wash and cut the squash into rectangular slices of the same size. Seal them on both sides on a hot griddle with oil, which can be sprayed or dripped.
- Tip: do not throw away the parts of the zucchini that you do not use for these milanesas, you can use them grated in salads, boiled in soups or sautéed in a wok with vegetables.
- Mix the egg with a little skim milk and the seasonings. In another bowl, mix the oatmeal and breadcrumbs. Coat the zucchini slices by passing them first through the egg and then through the breadcrumbs. If you want them to be crispier, you can repeat these steps.
- Trick: you can make stuffed zucchini milanesas by placing cheese on a sheet, for example, and placing another sheet on top. Then, batter this “sandwich”.
- Cook the baked zucchini Milanese. To do this, place them in a baking pan suitable for oven with spray oil and bake them for 10 minutes, at 180 ºC. After that time, turn them over and cook them for another 10 minutes.
- If you prefer, you can also cook the grilled zucchini milanesas with a little oil.
- If you want, when you turn them over after the first 10 minutes, you can add tomato sauce and fresh cheese to obtain then some Neapolitan zucchini milanese.
- Lists! Now you can enjoy this delicious recipe for milanesas de zucchini greens for lunch or dinner.
