Description
Savory zucchini patties dance with Mediterranean charm, blending fresh herbs and crisp vegetables into golden-brown delights. Crisp edges and tender centers invite culinary adventurers to savor each delectable bite, promising a simple yet elegant meal you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Thoroughly grate zucchini using a box grater, removing maximum moisture by wringing tightly in a clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy texture.
- Create a cohesive mixture by blending drained zucchini with finely chopped onion, parmesan, flour, eggs, mayonnaise, oregano, salt, and pepper until uniformly integrated.
- Craft compact patties approximately 2-3 inches wide, applying gentle pressure to ensure structural integrity.
- Preheat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat (375°F), carefully depositing patties to avoid overcrowding and achieving golden-brown exteriors within 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer freshly cooked patties onto paper towels to absorb residual oil, maintaining crisp exterior.
- Present immediately while warm, accompanied by complementary condiments like tzatziki, sour cream, or spicy mayo, suitable as an appetizer, side dish, or light meal component.
Notes
- Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to prevent soggy, falling-apart patties that lose their crispy texture during cooking.
- Experiment with different cheeses like feta or sharp cheddar to add unique flavor profiles and enhance the overall taste of the patties.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular flour with almond flour or chickpea flour, maintaining the same binding consistency and nutritional value.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like dill or chives to introduce additional depth and brightness to the zucchini mixture, creating more complex flavor dimensions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 187 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg