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Fried Zucchini & Feta Cheese Patties with Tzatziki

This recipe offers a great combination of tastes and flavors, bringing together zucchini, garlic, dill and yogurt. The patties are crunchy on the outside, but soft and tender on the inside.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

Zucchini Patties

  • 2 Medium Zucchinis
  • 1 Green Onion
  • Small Bunch of Dill
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/3 tsp Baking Soda
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Vegetable Oil for Frying

Tzatziki

  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Cucumber
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

Zucchini Patties

  • Grate the zucchinis.
  • Add some salt and stir with your hands.
  • Place the grated zucchini in a sieve over a pot to release the juice and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Squeeze the grated zucchini to get rid of most of the liquid and transfer to a bowl.
  • Chop the onion and the dill and add to the bowl.
  • Add the crumbled Feta cheese and the nutmeg. Stir well.
  • Beat the egg and add it to the zucchini mixture.
  • In a separate bowl combine the flour with the baking soda.
  • Little by little add the flour mixture to the zucchini bowl.
  • When the ingredients stick together and the mixture can be shaped, start forming the patties.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a pan.
  • Fry the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Tzatziki

  • Place the Greek yogurt in a bowl.
  • Crush the garlic and add to the yogurt.
  • Chop the cucumber in very small pieces and add to the other ingredients.
  • Stir in the oregano and the olive oil.
  • Season with salt to taste and stir well.
  • Serve the patties with tzatziki and enjoy.