Low Fat Tempura Zucchini
Crispy, golden, and delightfully light, this Low Fat Tempura Zucchini recipe is a guilt-free twist on a Japanese classic. Perfectly seasoned zucchini slices are coated in a delicate batter made with all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and a splash of ice-cold sparkling water for that signature airy crunch—all without the heavy oil! Instead of deep-frying, these tempura bites are baked with a light mist of cooking spray, making them a heart-healthy choice. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal as an appetizer, side, or even a delicious snack. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauce for the ultimate low-fat treat packed with flavor. Healthy comfort food never looked so good!
Nutriscore Rating: 62/100
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Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:15 mins
Total Time:30 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 0.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cups Ice-cold sparkling water
- 0 Cooking spray
- 0 Nonstick spray oil (optional)
Directions
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (743.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 539.1 |
| Total Fat 3.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4545.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 113.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.4g | |
| Protein 13.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 71.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 947.6mg | 0% |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Source of Calories
Fat: 5.4%
Protein: 9.9%
Carbs: 84.7%