Greek Style Zucchini Croquettes Food

GREEK ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

Steps:

• Salt the zucchini generously and leave to drain in a colander for one hour, tossing and squeezing the zucchini from time to time. Take up handfuls of zucchini, and squeeze out all of the moisture. Alternately, wrap in a clean dish towel, and squeeze out the water by twisting at both ends.
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs and add the shredded zucchini, herbs, cumin, bread crumbs, salt and pepper to taste and feta. Mix together well. Take up a small handful of the mixture; if it presses neatly into a patty, it is the right consistency. If it seems wet, add more breadcrumbs or a few tablespoons of all-purpose flour. When the mixture has the right consistency, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour or longer.
• Heat 1 inch of olive oil in a large frying pan until rippling, or at about 275 degrees. Meanwhile, take up heaped tablespoons of the zucchini mixture, and form balls or patties. Lightly dredge in flour.
• When the oil is very hot, add the patties in batches to the pan. Fry until golden brown, turning once with a spider or slotted spoon. Remove from the oil, and drain briefly on a rack. Serve with plain Greek style yogurt if desired.

GREEK STYLE ZUCCHINI CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Combine zucchini and onions in a colander and sprinkle with salt.
• Let sit for 20 minutes and then squeeze out all the water.
• Add dill, mint, egg, cheese, bread crumbs and butter, and combine well.
• Fashion mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and fry- 6 at a time- in 5 1/2 inches olive oil, heated to a temperature of 325 degrees, for 2-3 minutes , or until light brown.
• Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

GRILLED GREEK-STYLE ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Combine zucchini, tomato, olives, and onion in a bowl.
• Combine oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic salt, and pepper.
• Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.
• Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil(about 23 inx 18in).
• Fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly.
• Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.