Cooking with Rania: Zucchini Cakes
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Rania Harris is going to the farmers' market for this recipe!
Zucchini Cakes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
- 1 ¼ cups seasoned bread crumbs, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seafood seasoning
- Vegetable oil for frying the zucchini cakes – about 3 – 4 tablespoons
- Tzatziki Sauce (see recipe below)
Directions:
Combine zucchini, 1 cup bread crumbs, onion, eggs, butter, parsley, and seafood seasoning in a bowl; mix until well combined.
Form mixture into 6 round cakes and transfer to a parchment lined quarter sheet pan. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 – 45 minutes. I often put my formed cakes in the freezer to give them a good chill before proceeding with the recipe – chill until very firm but not frozen!
Remove from refrigerator and pat remaining bread crumbs onto both sides of the cakes.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry chilled zucchini cakes until browned, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels before serving and serve with Tzatziki Sauce.
Serves: 4
Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients:
- 2 cups thick Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 4 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (or to taste)
- Drizzle of Greek Olive Oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small serving bowl.