Description
Delicious crispy zucchini cakes bursting with feta flavor, served with a spicy harissa tzatziki.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Grate the zucchinis and place them in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out the excess moisture thoroughly.
- Combine the grated zucchini, crumbled feta cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Form the mixture into small, even cakes about the size of your palm.
- Heat enough oil in a skillet over medium heat to cover the bottom. Carefully place the cakes in the skillet, frying until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Prepare the harissa tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, harissa paste, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Serve the cakes hot with the harissa tzatziki on the side.
Notes
Ensure to drain excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy cakes. Can be made ahead and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg