Description
Savory zucchini cakes deliver a Mediterranean-inspired culinary adventure with crisp edges and herbal notes. Fresh ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a delightful starter or side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 zucchinis (medium, grated)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps olive oil (for frying)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsps fresh herbs (chopped, parsley or basil)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Moisture Extraction: Grate zucchini and sprinkle with salt in a fine-mesh strainer. Press firmly with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess liquid, preventing soggy texture and ensuring crisp cakes.
- Flavor Composition: Blend drained zucchini with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, egg, flour, and selected herbs. Mix thoroughly to create a uniform, well-integrated mixture that will form cohesive patties with robust flavor complexity.
- Culinary Transformation: Form uniform circular patties and sear in a preheated skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook until each side achieves a rich golden-brown crust, developing a crisp exterior and maintaining a tender interior, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Final Presentation: Remove cakes onto a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Plate immediately with a complementary yogurt sauce or citrus garnish, ensuring optimal temperature and textural integrity for a delightful dining experience.
Notes
- Control Moisture Effectively: Remove excess water from zucchini by salting and pressing to prevent soggy texture and ensure crispy cakes.
- Balance Binding Ingredients: Use just enough flour and egg to hold patties together without making them dense or heavy.
- Manage Cooking Temperature: Use medium-high heat to create golden-brown exterior while maintaining tender interior without burning.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy zucchini cakes fresh and hot to preserve crispness and optimal flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg