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Mario Batali's Frito Misto

Frito Misto Mario Batali
A delicious way to get your veggies!
skill level
Easy
time
30-60min
servings
6
cost
$
Contributed by : Mario Batali
These fried veggies might not be healthy but they are delicious. Try them tonight!
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things you'll need.
ingredients
  • 6 round young artichokes (trimmed and stalks peeled)
  • 1 liter Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 pound green beans
  • 1/4 pound broccoli (sliced)
  • 1/4 pound zucchini (sliced)
  • 1/4 pound yellow squash (sliced)
  • 1 lemon (sliced)
  • 1/4 pound yellow bell peppers (sliced)
  • cornstarch for dredging
kitchenware
  • liquidmeasuringcuppng
  • tongspng
step by step directions. We've Made Cooking As Easy As 1-2-3! print recipe 
  • step 1
    ingredients 6 round young artichokes (trimmed and stalks peeled)
    instructions Hold the artichokes in acidulated water after slicing, to keep from discoloring.
  • step 2
    ingredients 1 liter Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    instructions In a heavy-bottomed, tall-sided pot, heat the oil to 375degrees F.
  • step 3
    ingredients cornstarch for dredging
    Salt
    instructions Dredge vegetables in cornstarch and a generous pinch of salt. (This should be done in batches with your choice of mixed vegetables).
  • step 4
    ingredients 1/4 pound green beans
    1/4 pound broccoli (sliced)
    1/4 pound zucchini (sliced)
    1/4 pound yellow squash (sliced)
    1/4 pound yellow bell peppers (sliced)
    instructions Transfer vegetables to oil and fry until crisp, 5-7 minutes. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. 
  • step 5
    ingredients 1 lemon (sliced)
    Salt and Pepper to taste
    instructions Remove from oil and transfer to a towel or paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and a squeeze of lemon juice and serve.