Greek Zucchini Patties

Greek Zucchini Patties

I was inspired by something I ate last evening at a local tavern to recreate the dish. Although this is only faintly like the Zucchini balls I consumed at the restaurant they are really very good and light.

 

2 large zucchinis, grated

1 medium carrot grated

1 medium onion, grated

½ jalapeno pepper minced finely

1 egg

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

2tablespoon chopped parsley

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Flour

Vegetable Oil for frying

 

Grate the zucchini, onion, pepper and carrot and put in a large mixing bowl.  

Chop the mint:

 

 Place all the other ingredients (except flour) in the bowl. Mix all the ingredients together.

 

Begin adding flour little by little and knead the ingredients together  If you add a good deal of flour the dough will form where a ball can be made   (The dough will not stick to your hands).  If you use, as I do, a bit less flour they make nice patties.

Place enough vegetable oil in a large pan and let it warm on high heat.         Place a few patties into the fry pan, remembering to leave enough room for flipping. Once browned on one side flip and brown the other side. Remove and drain on paper towel. 

 

Serve hot.

 

TIPS:

·        Serve with fresh Greek yogurt on top

As always be your own Creative Dump Cook and change this recipe to what YOU have on hand!