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Zucchini Parmesan Mozzarella Patties

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Crispy pan-fried zucchini patties packed with parmesan and mozzarella — a simple way to turn garden zucchini into a golden, cheesy bite the whole family will ask for again.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 patties
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 82

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 onion
  • 1-2 zucchinis (2 cups diced)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 tsp pink salt
  • Ground hot pepper powder (optional) (see notes 1)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil

Equipment

  • Non Stick Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Basting brush
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Chop 1/4 onion; use 1/4 cup for the patties.
    1/4 onion
  2. Dice 1–2 zucchinis to yield 2 cups diced zucchini (see notes 2).
    1-2 zucchinis
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups diced zucchini, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup shredded skim mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/2 tsp pink salt and ground hot pepper powder, if using.
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup shredded skim mozzarella cheese, 1/2 tsp pink salt, Ground hot pepper powder (optional) (see notes 1)
  4. Add 2 large eggs and mix until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated with the eggs.
    2 large eggs
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Pour 2 tbsp avocado oil into a small dish, then use a brush dipped in the oil to grease the skillet. Scoop 1/4 cup of the zucchini mixture onto the skillet and flatten it into a patty. Cook 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining mixture, re-oiling the skillet between batches.
    2 tbsp avocado oil

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 4.6gProtein: 4.4gFat: 5gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 200mg

Notes

  1. Hot pepper powder varies a lot in heat, so start with a small sprinkle and add more to taste.
  2. The quickest way to dice zucchini is to cut it into thin slices first, then dice using a medallion veg cutter.

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