Description
Crispy parmesan veggie fricos from Italian cuisine blend cheese and vegetables in a delightful muffin pan recipe. Melted cheese creates golden, crunchy cups perfect for appetizers or snack time that you can enjoy with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded carrot (about 2 medium carrots)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt (optional)
- Olive oil or non-stick spray (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Prep Station: Lightly coat muffin pan cavities with olive oil or non-stick spray, ensuring effortless frico removal.
- Moisture Extraction: Squeeze shredded zucchini and carrot within a kitchen towel, removing excess liquid to prevent sogginess.
- Flavor Fusion: Blend zucchini, carrot, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a harmonious vegetable-cheese mixture.
- Pan Distribution: Carefully spoon the blended mixture into each muffin cup, gently pressing and shaping with the back of a spoon to form compact rounds.
- Crispy Transformation: Bake in a preheated 375F (190C) oven, watching for golden-brown edges and crisp texture, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- Cooling and Releasing: Let fricos rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then delicately remove using a small spatula, preserving their intricate shape.
- Serving Suggestions: Plate the fricos warm or at room temperature as an elegant appetizer, sophisticated snack, or crunchy salad topping.
Notes
- Squeeze Moisture Thoroughly: Remove as much liquid as possible from zucchini and carrots to prevent soggy, limp fricos that lose their crispy texture.
- Select High-Quality Cheese: Use freshly grated Parmesan with high fat content to ensure proper melting and crisp golden edges for maximum flavor and texture.
- Monitor Baking Closely: Watch fricos carefully during the last few minutes of cooking to prevent burning, as the thin cheese can quickly transition from golden to burnt.
- Customize Seasoning Creatively: Experiment with different herbs like thyme, rosemary, or chili flakes to personalize the flavor profile and match your culinary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg