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Zucchini Patties

Zucchini Patties are an easy delicious summer zucchini recipe! Pan-fried cheesy, garlicky shredded zucchini cakes with a crispy exterior.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 196 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups zucchini , grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 yellow onion , minced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl mix the zucchini and salt.
  2. Let sit for 20 minutes, then remove zucchini in small handfuls and squeeze well to remove as much water as possible.
  3. Add squeezed zucchini to a mixing bowl with onions, garlic, eggs, and mozzarella cheese, mixing well.
  4. In a small bowl stir together the breadcrumbs, flour, parmesan cheese, and pepper, then add it to the mixing bowl with the zucchini and stir well to combine.
  5. Add vegetable oil to a large heavy skillet on medium-high heat.
  6. Add 1/4 cup spoonfuls to the skillet and shape into an even circle.
  7. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until the center is cooked through.
  8. Add cooked patties to a cooling rack instead of a plate to prevent them from steaming and becoming soggy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 196kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 393mg (16%) Potassium 156mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 260IU (5%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 147mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196

% Daily Value*

Calories 196kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 393mg 16%
Potassium 156mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 260IU 5%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 147mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.