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Fried Panko Crusted Polenta Zucchini And Eggplant With Tomato Sauce Recipe


Fried Panko Crusted Polenta  Zucchini And Eggplant With Tomato Sauce Recipe
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Just something, I cooked up with left over pieces of fresh garden vegetables and polenta.

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Ingredients
  • FOR THE BREADED INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 eggs slightly beaten
  • 2 cups of panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup of flour
  • ¼ teaspoon of sea salt for panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1 eggplant sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
  • 4 slices from a large zucchini
  • 2 diagonal slices of polenta with basil
  • 8 tablespoon of crumbled goat cheese
  • Canola oil for frying
  • FOR THE SAUCE
  • 1 red hot chili pepper
  • 2 Cloves of garlic
  • 2c cups of crushed garden tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons of fresh garden herbs of your choice I like oregano and basil
  • Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Directions
  1. Make the sauce by sautéing the garlic until soft in a little oil on low heat
  2. Add the herbs then the peppers and fry another few minutes
  3. Add the tomatoes and simmer for ten more minutes.
  4. FOR THE BREADED INGREDIENTS:
  5. Dip each item in the egg then the flower then back into the egg again.
  6. Press each item into the panko breadcrumbs firmly so it sticks well.
  7. Add enough oil to the pan to about a half inch on the sides, adding more as needed.
  8. Heat the oil on medium high not smoking.
  9. Fry each piece in the pan making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  10. When brown on one side turn over and brown the other side.
  11. Remove onto a wrack placed into a cookie sheet.
  12. Place the zucchini in a cookie sheet and top with the goat cheese.
  13. Place the zucchini under a broiler set at 6 inches below the heating element.
  14. Broil until golden and stats to bubble.
  15. Plate the eggplant onto a plate and add some sauce to cover.
  16. Add the fried polenta and then the zucchini to the plate
  17. Enjoy!

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I love this and its gorgeous, Michael. I flagged you for beauty and gave you a high 5 for the great eats. Thanks so much, m'dear! :) Vickie


Great recipe! Very creative and unique! Flagged as such!


Well done ^5


I would gobble this up quick. love just about any type of Fritto Misto.. :)


Wow, great texture on this one! Love it!


You can come to my house anytime and just cook something up with my leftover! Beautiful as well! Thanks!!


I love the panko japanese crumbs .on these veggies it is very delightful and yummy cant wait to try it.. thank you very much michael for this great dish.........*5*.............sherry


You know Michael, I am all over this one........To die for, Marky


High five Michael!!!!!!
You never cease to amaze!
=D
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You are incredible! This is great and I love it! High 5!
Kath
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Absolutely delicious !!! I gotta say your recipes are always amazing. When i first read this one i jumped in the car to buy the missing ingredients, made it and was more than satisfied. Not only you have my 5 on this one but you're also one of my faves on this site.

Jean.


OMG! My favorite foods - all on one plate - and I won't have to overeat to have it all!!! Thank you!


What a great idea, Michael! Keep those recipes coming!


You should add this to the monthly contest group polenta side dish category! Doooo it :-)


Great Job Michael! I must have missed this before. What is not to like about this. I will be trying this for sure.... Jim


This is a healthy and tasty dish - not to mention it looks fabulous! High 5!


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THIS RECIPE HAS WON THE SECOND PRIZE
FOR BEST SIDE DISH - NOVEMBER 2008
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