Zucchini Cakes (Shredded Zucchini Patties)
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
10 servings
- 1 lb zucchini, grated (2 medium zucchini)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced ( or ½ teaspoon granulated garlic)
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 2-3 teaspoons chopped jalapeno (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (or sub Italian parsley)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 extra large egg (or two small eggs)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese ( or pepper jack, mozzarella)
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs (use plain)
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Preparation
Step 1
Grate zucchini using a box grater (or a food processor with the grater attachment)
Step 2
Toss zucchini with the salt and place in a strainer over a bowl letting the liquid drain while you prep the remaining ingredients.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, add the garlic, scallions, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, cumin and smoked paprika. Mix. Add the egg and mix it in well. Stir in the baking powder and cheese.
Step 4
Press the remaining liquid out of the zucchini with your fingers, dump it onto a thin kitchen towel, gather up the sides and wring the zucchini out well! Add it to the bowl, stir and fold in the bread crumbs. You will have a very thick batter.
Step 5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, spoon 1/4 cup portions of the mixture into the skillet, creating golf ball-sized rounds, flatten slightly, lower heat and sear each side until deeply golden and puffed in the middle (feel free to finish or keep warm in a 375F oven.)
Step 6
Serve with Chipotle Mayo or Lime Crema.
Step 7
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