Cheesy Zucchini Patties

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Serves 4  •  Time: 20 minutes
Cheesy zucchini patties / courgette

Ingredients

  • 1 large zucchini
  • 1 cup cheese
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons mixed herbs
  • Olive oil (for grilling purposes)

            Method

            1. Grate the zucchini and cheese.
            2. Squeeze the grated zucchini in your hands to get most water out.
            3. Finely dice the garlic.
            4. Mix the grated zucchini, cheese and diced garlic. Add the flour and 2 eggs. Mix it all well.
            5. Mix in the mixed herbs.
            6. Make flat patties by dividing the mixture into small balls and pressing hard on them to make it flat.
            7. Heat your pan and olive oil.
            8. Grill the patties about 5 minutes on each side (until they are crispy and solid).
            9. Serve with grilled vegetables.

            Marna's handy tips

            • Add a dollop of fresh tzatziki over the patties for a fresh, Mediterranean flavour!
            • You can leave out the cheese: Then just use 1 full cup of flour.
            Cheesy zucchini patties / courgette
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