Zucchini Patties #2
Serves:
Ingredients:
2
tb
Butter or margarine
3
tb
Vegetable oil
3 1/2
c
Zucchini, coarsely grated
1/4
c
Flour, all-purpose
2
x
Eggs, lightly beaten
1/2
ts
Salt
1/8
ts
Pepper, black
Method:
IN SUMMER, WHEN YOU'RE DESPERATE FOR A NEW WAY TO COOK THE ZUCCHINI FROM YOUR GARDEN, TRY THESE.
Preparation: 8 min.
Cooking: 16 min.
Calories per serving: 225 .
1.
Heat the butter and oil together in a 12-inch skillet over moderate heat.
Meanwhile, quickly mix the zucchini with the flour, eggs, salt and pepper to form a batter.
2.
Drop Tablespoonful of batter into hot butter and oil to form 6 patties 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
Flatten each patty slightly with the back of a spoon.
Reserve the remaining batter.
3.
Cook the patties for about 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crusty.
Remove them to a platter covered with paper toweling and set in a keep-warm (250 F) oven.
Use the remaining batter cook 6 more patties in the same manner, adding 1 more Tablespoon of oil to the skillet, if needed.
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