Zucchini patties are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with grated zucchini, feta cheese, and a variety of herbs and spices, these patties are packed with flavor and nutrients. They can be pan-fried, baked, or grilled, and can be served with a variety of dipping sauces or toppings. This article provides three different recipes for zucchini patties, each with its own unique flavor profile.
The first recipe is for classic zucchini patties, made with grated zucchini, feta cheese, eggs, and breadcrumbs. The patties are pan-fried until golden brown and crispy, and can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tzatziki or hummus.
The second recipe is for baked zucchini patties, which are made with grated zucchini, feta cheese, oats, and eggs. The patties are baked in the oven until golden brown and cooked through, and can be served with a variety of toppings, such as salsa or guacamole.
The third recipe is for grilled zucchini patties, which are made with grated zucchini, feta cheese, cornmeal, and eggs. The patties are grilled until cooked through and slightly charred, and can be served with a variety of dipping sauces or toppings.
ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH FETA AND DILL
These crispy zucchini fritters make a wonderful starter or side dish, and they're a delicious way to use up your summer zucchini.
Provided by Jennifer Segal, adapted from Cooks Illustrated
Categories Appetizers
Yield 12 Fritters
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Shred the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater or in a food processor fitted with the shredding disk. Transfer the zucchini to a fine mesh strainer and set over a bowl. Toss the zucchini with the salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. Wring all of the excess liquid out of the zucchini with your hands, then set aside.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Mix in the dried zucchini, scallions, dill, feta, garlic and black pepper. Sprinkle the flour (or corn starch) and baking powder over mixture and stir until uniformly incorporated.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Drop 2-tablespoon sized portions into the pan, then use the back of a spoon to gently press the batter into 2-inch-wide fritters. Pan-fry until golden brown on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate. Add a bit more oil to the pan if necessary, then repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm or room temperature with lemon wedges.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooked fritters can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat them on a cookie sheet in a 200°F oven until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 fritters, Calories 152, Fat 11 g, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sugar 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 288 mg, Cholesterol 73 mg
GREEK ZUCCHINI PATTIES WITH FETA AND HERBS - KOLOKITHOKEFTEDES
Crispy traditional Greek zucchini patties with feta and herbs.
Provided by OliveTomato.com
Categories Appetizer
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grate the zucchini, place in a colander and lightly salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes have passed, squeeze (with your hands) as much water you can out of the zucchini.
- In a large bowl mix the zucchini, feta , onion, parsley, mint, dill, oregano and 2 lightly beaten eggs.
- Sprinkle over the bread crumbs and mix.
- Mix the flour and baking powder in a small bowl and sprinkle about half the amount over the zucchini mixture and mix. Keep adding until you have a thickish batter, you don't want it to be watery.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 g
ZUCCHINI PATTIES
These cheesy zucchini patties are an excellent way to use up that abundance of zucchini from the garden. Serve with a bit of tomato sauce or sour cream dabbed on top.
Provided by Sherlie A. Magaret
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 110.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 281.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
ZUCCHINI PATTIES WITH FETA
These little patties go with anything. They can be served with a salad for a main dish, as a snack or an appetizer. Make sure to serve these with Greek Style Yogurt. From Bon Appetit May 2007 Posting for ZWT IV. Greece.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 18 patties
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Plain Greek yogurt PreparationToss zucchini and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to sieve. Press out excess liquid; place zucchini in dry bowl. Mix in egg, yolk, 1/2 cup flour, cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in parsley, onions, and dill. If batter is very wet, add more flour by spoonfuls.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons corn oil in large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into skillet. Fry patties until golden, 5 minutes per side, adding more olive oil and corn oil as needed. Transfer to paper towels. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Place on baking sheet, cover, and chill. Rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven 12 minutes. Serve with yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.2, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 184.3, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 1.8
ZUCCHINI PATTIES WITH FETA
Provided by Engin Akin
Categories Cheese Dairy Egg Herb Onion Vegetable Appetizer Fry Cocktail Party Vegetarian Yogurt Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes about 18 patties
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss zucchini and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to sieve. Press out excess liquid; place zucchini in dry bowl. Mix in egg, yolk, 1/2 cup flour, cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in parsley, onions, and dill. If batter is very wet, add more flour by spoonfuls.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons corn oil in large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into skillet. Fry patties until golden, 5 minutes per side, adding more olive oil and corn oil as needed. Transfer to paper towels. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Place on baking sheet, cover, and chill. Rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven 12 minutes. Serve with yogurt.
GREEK ZUCCHINI CAKES
Steps:
- Combine the grated zucchini and kosher salt. Set aside for 5 minutes (no more, or it will be mush). Rinse in cold water and squeeze dry in a kitchen towel or press in a strainer or colander until dry.
- Combine the cheese, egg, green onions, flour, pine nuts, dill, oregano, garlic, and pepper in a large bowl; fold in the zucchini. Form into 24 small cakes (about 2 tablespoons of mixture for each) and saute in olive oil, turning once, until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.
SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH FETA
Steps:
- In a 12-inch skillet, heat the oil on low. Slowly saute the zucchini and garlic, with a little salt, until golden and slightly caramelized, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in parsley or basil, cilantro and feta.
ZUCCHINI PATTIES WITH FETA
Steps:
- Toss the zucchini and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes, then transfer to a sieve. Press out the excess liquid.
- Place the zucchini in a dry bowl. Mix in the egg, yolk, 1/2 cup flour, the cheese, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in the parsley, onions, and dill. If the batter is very wet, add more flour by spoonfuls until it is stiffer.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons corn oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, drop the batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into the skillet. Fry the patties until golden, 5 minutes per side, adding more olive oil and corn oil as needed. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve with yogurt.
- DO AHEAD
- The ZUCCHINI PATTIES can be made 1 day ahead. Place on a baking sheet, cover, and chill. Rewarm, uncovered, in a 350°F oven 12 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm zucchini for the best results. If your zucchini is too soft, the patties may fall apart.
- Grate the zucchini with a box grater. This will help to release the moisture and make the patties more cohesive.
- Be sure to squeeze out the excess moisture from the zucchini before adding it to the other ingredients. This will help to prevent the patties from being too soggy.
- Use a combination of bread crumbs, flour, and eggs to bind the patties together. You can also add a little bit of grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Season the patties with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. Be careful not to overseason, as the feta cheese is already quite salty.
- Cook the patties in a hot skillet with a little bit of olive oil until they are golden brown and cooked through. Be sure not to overcrowd the skillet, or the patties will steam instead of fry.
- Serve the patties with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki sauce, hummus, or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
Zucchini patties with feta are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for using up leftover zucchini, and they can be served with a variety of dipping sauces. These patties are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!
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