Vegetarian Zucchini Patties Food

ZUCCHINI PATTIES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, eggs, onion, flour, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and salt. Stir well enough to distribute ingredients evenly.
• Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drop zucchini mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls, and cook for a few minutes on each side until golden.

ZUCCHINI PATTIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350* After grating zucchini, squeeze out as much liquid as possible with hands.
• Combine zucchini, onion, parsley, cheese and 1 cup bread crumbs with salt, pepper and eggs.
• Shape into patties and cover with fine bread crumbs.
• Place on well greased cookie sheet and brush with melted butter.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
• You can fry these patties in a skillet with butter, if desired.

VEGETARIAN ZUCCHINI PATTIES

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil together in a 12-inch skillet over moderate heat.
• Meanwhile, quickly mix the zucchini with the flour, eggs, salt and pepper to form a batter.
• Drop Tablespoonful of batter into hot butter and oil to form 6 patties 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Flatten each patty slightly with the back of a spoon.
• Reserve the remaining batter.
• Cook the patties for about 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crusty.
• Remove them to a platter covered with paper toweling and set in a keep-warm (250 F) oven.
• Use the remaining batter cook 6 more patties in the same manner, adding 1 more Tablespoon of oil to the skillet, if needed.

ZUCCHINI AND CHICKPEA PATTIES (VEGETARIAN TOO!)

Steps:

• In large bowl, COMBINE chickpeas (I used canned), breadcrumbs, grated zucchini, finely diced or grated cloves, cumin, cayenne, egg and coriander.
• HELPFUL HINT: With the back of a fork, break the chickpeas and make sure all ingredients are well combined.
• With hands, form into patties (Makes about 8).
• In frypan, heat pan, then oil (I used extra-virgin olive oil), FRY until brown; remove and place on paper towel to drain.
• I enjoy these with store bought Greek yogurt.
• ENJOY!
• NOTE: The patties are supposed to be slightly dry; may need to adjust/increase breadcrumbs slightly by 1/4 cup.

ZUCCHINI BURGERS

Steps:

• In a sieve or colander, drain zucchini, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry. In a small bowl, combine the zucchini, onion, bread crumbs, eggs, salt and cayenne. Gently stir in chopped egg whites., Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Drop batter by scant 2/3 cupfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed., Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and onion.

ZUCCHINI BURGERS (NO, NOT VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• Mix first six ingredients together, add salt and pepper to taste, and form four patties.
• Grill until desired doneness is reached, placing one slice of cheese on each burger when they are turned.
• Serve with desired garnishes.