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Zucchini Cakes

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Ingredients

  • I large zucchini
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 or 3 chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend (or parmesan)
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt to taste
  • Few grinds of black pepper
  • Oil for frying

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater. Squeeze as much liquid as you can (use a clean tea towel to do this)

Place zucchini in a bowl, add garlic, green onions, breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs, salt and pepper. Stir with a fork until blended.

Heat oil in a frying pan. When hot, drop heaped tbsp of batter in the pan and flatten slightly. Fry about two minutes, turn and fry other side for another two minutes until golden brown

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Method

  1. Boil the desired amount of small potatoes until tender.
  2. Spread on a lined baking tray, flatten slightly using a cup or jar. Don't over-flatten them!
  3. Sprinkle liberally with shredded cheese and Parmesan.
  4. Top with bacon slices approximately the same size as the potatoes.
  5. Drizzle liberally with balsamic vinegar.
  6. Place in oven, under the grill for 15 min at 375°F until the cheese is melted and  the bacon is crispy.
  7. Enjoy!

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