Zucchini Veggie Patties

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Ingredients

2 medium Zucchini (grated)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, grated
2 eggs
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
2–3 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Instructions

Prepare the zucchini
- Grate the zucchini and place it in a bowl.
- Sprinkle a little salt and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze out as much water as possible using a clean cloth or paper towel.
Mix the ingredients
- In a large bowl combine the squeezed zucchini, onion, carrot, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley.
- Mix well until everything is combined.
Shape the patties
- Take about 2 tablespoons of mixture and form small flat patties.
Cook the patties
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Drain and serve
- Place cooked patties on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  Zucchini Veggie Patties
  Ingredients
  - 2 medium Zucchini (grated)
  - 1 small onion, finely chopped
  - 1 carrot, grated
  - 2 eggs
  - ½ cup breadcrumbs
  - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  - 2 cloves garlic, minced
  - ½ teaspoon salt
  - ½ teaspoon black pepper
  - ½ teaspoon paprika
  - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  - 2–3 tablespoons olive oil for frying
  Instructions
  1. Prepare the zucchini
    - Grate the zucchini and place it in a bowl.
    - Sprinkle a little salt and let it sit for 10 minutes.
    - Squeeze out as much water as possible using a clean cloth or paper towel.
  2. Mix the ingredients
    - In a large bowl combine the squeezed zucchini, onion, carrot, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley.
    - Mix well until everything is combined.
  3. Shape the patties
    - Take about 2 tablespoons of mixture and form small flat patties.
  4. Cook the patties
    - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    - Fry the patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Drain and serve
    - Place cooked patties on paper towels to remove excess oil.