Vegetable FrittoMisto with Italian Salsa Verde
Fritto misto or “fried mix” is a traditional Italian dish from a coastal region. I choose fresh and crispy vegetables that fry quickly, making perfect appetizers for entertaining. I love to serve this dish with basil salsa verde and a squeeze of lemon during the summer.
6 people
Calories: 717kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 cups Club soda
Vegetables
- zucchini, sliced
- mushrooms, sliced
- lemon slices, sliced and pitted
- scallions
Instructions
- Select your favorite vegetables to fry and prepare them by thinly slicing them. You may also fry sage leaves, leeks, scallions, lemon slices, etc.
- Prepare the batter in a bowl by thoroughly mixing all the ingredients, heating the oil, and baking the vegetables. Keep a kitchen towel under the batter bowl to protect your kitchen counter and make clean-up easy.
- When your oil reaches 375ºF, start frying the vegetables. The time will vary depending on the vegetable. When golden, place the vegetables on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Again, a great tip is to place a kitchen towel under the baking sheet and always wear an apron.
- For serving, transfer to a serving platter lined with parchment paper and serve with Italian salsa verde.
Notes
Italian salsa verde recipe
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 heaping tablespoons capers
- 1 cup parsley, basil or a combination of both
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 717kcal | Carbohydrates: 152g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 9mg