The New Crudité Platter.
This platter is one of my most favorite creations yet. Unlike other crudité platters, this one is LOADED and has a really great mix of fresh and fried veggies.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 366kcal
Fried Asparagus and Zucchini
- canola or vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or rice flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1 large bunch asparagus ends trimmed
- 12 zucchini blossoms OR 2 zucchini sliced
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cubed
Fried Asparagus and Zucchini
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, pour in enough oil to fill the pot about 1/3 of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 2 minutes.)
While the oil is heating, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and a small pinch of cayenne. Add the sparkling water and stir until just combined and still lumpy.
Grab the zucchini blossoms and carefully open the flowers and stuff inside one cube of mozzarella. Repeat with the remaining flowers. If you are using sliced zucchini, just serve the mozzarella along side the veggies on the Crudité platter.
Dip the asparagus in the batter and fry, 3 or 4 at a time, until golden and crispy, about 60 to 70 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the zucchini blossoms and or sliced zucchini. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 1110mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4730IU | Vitamin C: 58.4mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 3mg