Zucchini and eggplant are unique vegetables. In the season, they are quite inexpensive, while in terms of the content of vitamins and other nutrients, these vegetables beat all records. In addition to the fact that this is just a storehouse of fiber so necessary for the proper functioning of the body, both zucchini and eggplant contain a large amount of potassium, phosphorus and calcium, vitamins of group B. blood, the usefulness of zucchini and eggplant dishes is beyond doubt.
It is necessary
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- 2 eggplants
- 2 small zucchini
- 2 eggs
- 150g white bread
- some grated cheese
- vegetable oil for frying
- Wheat flour
- salt
- pepper
- parsley
Instructions
Step 1
In order to fry zucchini and eggplant cutlets, they must first be prepared. Wash and peel the vegetables. Cut into slices and toss in boiling water. Cook for 10 minutes to soften. This will also help get rid of possible bitterness in eggplants. After 10 minutes, discard the zucchini and eggplant in a colander, let the water drain well. Let them drain until they cool.
Step 2
Prepare the bread. Cut off the crust from the bread, you only need the crumb. Heat the milk a little in a bowl and put the bread there to soak.
Step 3
When the eggplant and zucchini slices have cooled to room temperature, transfer them to a beating container, such as a blender. You can also use a meat grinder. Make a smooth puree. Most likely, it will turn out to be too watery due to the large amount of liquid in boiled vegetables. Without adding any other ingredients to the puree, simmer it a little over high heat, stirring constantly. This will allow excess water to evaporate. Make sure that the vegetable puree does not burn, achieve only a slight thickening. After a few minutes, set the puree aside from heat.
Step 4
Beat eggs in a separate bowl or small saucepan. Add cooled zucchini and eggplant puree and mashed bread crumb to them. Mix well. Add some grated cheese, preferably Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Rinse well and finely chop the parsley with a sharp knife. Pour it into the prepared cutlet mass. If you wish, you can add finely chopped dill or onions.
Step 5
The prepared vegetable mass for cutlets should be similar in consistency to minced meat for cutlets. If your minced meat is thinner, add as much flour as needed.
Form cutlets from the resulting minced meat, roll them in flour and fry them, as usual, in a preheated pan in vegetable oil.
