Description
Mediterranean zucchini and potato patties dance with creamy yogurt sauce, bringing rustic Greek flavors to your plate. Crispy golden edges and herbal notes invite you to savor each delightful bite of comfort and tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 large egg
Binding and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Grate zucchini and potatoes into delicate, uniform strands using a box grater to ensure consistent texture and moisture absorption.
- Wrap grated vegetables in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze vigorously, extracting maximum liquid to prevent soggy patties.
- Finely chop fresh parsley and mince garlic to release intense aromatic flavors into the mixture.
- Blend grated vegetables with minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, flour, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Preheat a skillet to medium heat, coating the surface with a thin layer of oil for optimal cooking temperature.
- Craft compact patties using a spoon, shaping them into 3-inch circular discs with uniform thickness.
- Carefully place patties in the heated skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes per side until exterior turns golden brown with crispy edges.
- Prepare yogurt sauce by whisking together yogurt, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Drain cooked patties on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Present warm patties accompanied by a generous dollop of yogurt sauce, optionally garnishing with additional fresh dill for visual appeal.
Notes
- Squeeze out maximum moisture from zucchini and potatoes to guarantee crispy, non-soggy patties that hold their shape perfectly during cooking.
- Use a box grater with medium-sized holes for consistent vegetable shreds that provide ideal texture and even cooking throughout the patty.
- Consider adding grated cheese like feta or parmesan for extra richness and depth of flavor, which enhances the overall taste profile.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour alternatives like chickpea or almond flour to make the recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities while maintaining a crisp exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 187
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg