Description

These Cheesy Vegetable Zucchini Patties are crispy, cheesy, and packed with nutritious vegetables like zucchini, potatoes, and carrots. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or light meal, these patties pair beautifully with a creamy garlic herb sauce for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

For the Patties

1 zucchini (370 g), grated
2 potatoes (100 g), grated
1 carrot (80 g), grated
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1–2 eggs (depending on the mixture’s consistency)
100 g hard cheese (or mozzarella), grated
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
A small bunch of parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Black pepper to taste

For the Garlic Herb Sauce

2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or yogurt)
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
A handful of parsley, chopped
Salt to taste

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Vegetables

Grate the zucchini, potatoes, and carrot using a coarse grater.
Place the grated vegetables in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.

2. Mix the Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated vegetables, minced garlic, eggs, grated cheese, flour, parsley, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
Stir until everything is well incorporated into a cohesive mixture.

3. Shape the Patties

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape it into a patty with your hands.
Repeat until all the mixture is used.

4. Cook the Patties

Heat a small amount of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the patties to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the skillet.

5. Prepare the Sauce

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise (or yogurt), sour cream, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt. Stir until smooth.

6. Serve

Serve the patties hot with the garlic herb sauce on the side. Enjoy them as a snack, appetizer, or part of a meal!

Notes

Squeeze the Vegetables Well: Removing excess water from the vegetables is essential for crispy patties.
Adjust Consistency: If the mixture feels too wet, add an extra tablespoon of flour.
Cheese Substitutes: Use Parmesan, cheddar, or any other meltable cheese if hard cheese or mozzarella isn’t available.
Cooking Option: For a healthier version, bake the patties at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Freezing Tip: Shape uncooked patties, freeze them on a baking sheet, and transfer to a freezer bag. Cook directly from frozen when needed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Pan-Fried
Cuisine: Global