Zucchini Cakes

Julienned zucchini, combined with sweet onions and salty Cotija cheese, formed into little cakes with breadcrumbs and egg, then pan-fried into perfect little zucchini cakes.

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With all the zucchini around lately, we had amassed quite a bit. And eventually, we got tired of eating sauteed or stir fried zucchini. So I decided I'd go for some alternate ways of making a yummy zucchini side. These zucchini cakes do take a bit more time and effort than our usual saute or stir fry. But I'm thinking just about anything - aside from eating raw does too, right? These zucchini cakes aren't too hard either. In fact, they're really easy - just combine all the materials, form into patties, and fry 'em up. I decided to julienne the zucchini because I already had my slicer out. Grating is another option, and the one I'd probably choose next time. (Unless I already have the slicer out - I'm always for fewer things to wash!) I don't think the difference between a julienne cut and grating is as significant in this recipe as it would be for something like Zucchini Fritters.

We really enjoyed the sweetness of the onion and how well it played with the saltiness of the cheese. If you don't have any Cotija around, Parmesan or Romano make good substitutes. :)

When making zucchini cakes, do you prefer a julienne cut or grating?

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Zucchini Cakes

by Morsels of Life | CJ Huang

Julienned zucchini, combined with sweet onions and salty Cotija cheese, formed into little cakes with breadcrumbs and egg, then pan-fried into perfect little zucchini cakes.

 

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes

Yield: 18 patties, approximately 2.5 inches in diameter
Cuisine: American
Category: sides, appetizer

 

Materials:

Mass	Weight	Volume	Number	Material	Notes
352 grams	12.375 ounces	2 cups	1 large	zucchini, julienned or grated
91 grams	3.25 ounces		1	onion, sliced thinly
			2	eggs
104 grams	3.75 ounces	1 cup	3 slices	bread crumbs
		1 teaspoon		chili pepper flakes
73 grams	2.675 ounces	1/2 cup		Cotija cheese, grated

Methods:

1. Gather all materials.
2. Combine all materials, mix until homogeneous, and form into patties.
3. Pan fry zucchini cakes until browned, and then flip and brown on other side.

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Calories (Cal): 40 ・ Sodium (mg): 95 ・ Fat (g): 1.5 ・ Protein (g): 2 ・ Carbs (g): 4 ・ Fiber (g): 0
Nutritional values are estimates only. See our full nutrition disclosure here.

Methods with Images:

	1. Gather all materials.
	2. Combine all materials, mix until homogeneous, and form into patties.
	3. Pan fry zucchini cakes until browned, and then flip and brown on other side.

Made this recipe? Tag @morselsoflife on Instagram and hashtag it #morselsoflife

Keywords: Zucchini Cakes, zucchini, fritters

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