Zucchini Cakes

Zucchini cakes made with fresh zucchini, cheese, and spices blended together and fried until golden. A great way to use up that garden zucchini!

Course Easy Appetizer Recipes, Main Dishes, Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword diet, Food, nutmeg, parmesean, Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 253kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

2 cups grated zucchini excess water removed
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup panko bread crumbs
sprinkle of ground nutmeg about 1/8 teaspoon (Note: If you add too much it can quickly take over the taste, less is more)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 clove garlic minced
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt plus more as desired
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons avocado or canola oil

Instructions

Combine all ingredients, except olive oil, in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Using a heaping tablespoon form the mixture into 8 patties.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once heated, add patties and cook until golden brown. About 3-4 minutes per side. Serve.

Notes

Be sure to drain the grated zucchini. To do this, simply squeeze the zucchini in paper towels to release the excess water. This will help them stay together better and not be overly wet.

If you don't have access to avocado oil, you could use another high heat oil like canola.

Nutrition facts for estimation purposes only.

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