You can’t go wrong with these tasty zucchini and cabbage patties as a side dish or snack. The outside is crunchy, and the inside is soft, plus they’re filled with the healthy flavors of zucchini, herbs, and cabbage. Perfect for a light lunch, snack, or side dish.
Why This Recipe Is So Yummy
These patties are flexible, easy to make, and can be customized with spices and herbs you like. As a vegetarian option that even meat lovers would enjoy, they are great for using up extra veggies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of shredded cabbage
- Zucchini: 2 cups grated & coarsely chopped; onion: 1 small, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 and 1/4 cups fresh parsley, chopped
- (Optional) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese & two large eggs
- 2/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup wheat flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika when cooking
- (Optional) 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- A few teaspoons olive oil (for frying)
Step-by-Step Directions
Part One: Prepare the Veggies
- Grate the zucchini & shred the cabbage.
- Squeeze out any extra moisture from shredded zucchini using a clean kitchen towel. This step is important to keep patties together!
- Chop onion & mince garlic, then mix grated zucchini, shredded cabbage, and chopped parsley in a big bowl.
Part Two: Mix All Ingredients
- Add Cheese & Eggs: Toss the vegetable mixture with eggs, and if desired, add grated Parmesan cheese. Mix carefully.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add flour, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin powder (if using). Stir until the dough forms into one ball when squeezed.
Part Three: Shape Patties
- Form Patties: Make small patties from the mixture, about three inches wide each. Use your hands to shape them well so they stay together by pressing down firmly.
Part Four: Cooking Patties
- Heat Oil: In a large pan, heat two or three tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat.
- Fry Patties: Carefully place patties in the skillet without crowding them. Cook for three to four minutes, turning once until golden brown. Cook in batches to avoid overcooking.
- Transfer cooked patties onto paper towels to soak up any excess oil.
Serve
The best way to serve these yummy patties hot is with some extra minced parsley, sour cream, or yogurt on the side!
Tips for Making Tasty Patties!
- Get Rid of Moisture: Remove as much liquid as possible from shredded zucchini so that your patties don’t get soggy.
- Mix Well: Before shaping them, ensure everything sticks together well! If too wet, add more flour or breadcrumbs.
- Cook Thoroughly: Fry over medium heat until fully cooked through but not burnt.
