Description

These fluffy patties are healthy to begin with, but if you want to make them even healthier, bake them instead.

Ingredients

• 4 large zucchini, grated
• ½ cup minced Italian parsley
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup olive oil (for frying)

Steps

1. Place grated zucchini in a colander and squeeze out as much water as possible. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. Add parsley, parmesan cheese, garlic, crushed red peppers, egg, salt and pepper, and bread crumbs. Mix well.
3. Form mixture into small balls. Roll a ball in the flour, shake off excess, and place it on a sheet of aluminum foil that you’ve set out near the stove. Press gently to flatten slightly. Repeat with remaining zucchini balls.