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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Zucchini Cakes to Fool Crabcake-Lovers

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This is by far the best recipe I've ever stumbled across on the web we absolutely love these and I make a homemade mayonnaise dressing to go with them that is to die for needless to say I make these often in our home.  Sometimes I even turn them into hushpuppies or boulettes if I'm cooking fish. 





    3 cups zucchini (about 1 medium), grated 
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 cup plain breadcrumbs
    1 egg replacer (I used Ener-G)
    2 green onions, chopped
    1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
    1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
    1 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise or yogurt 
    1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    3 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying

Directions:

1. Place grated zucchini in a colander with salt, and let stand 30 minutes. I found a salad shooter to be very helpful with grating.

2. Gently press with paper towels to absorb as much moisture as you can. It should be fairly dry and should measure about 2 cups now.

3. Place remaining ingredients (except oil) with zucchini in a bowl, and mix well. Form into 8 patties, and chill for about 15 minutes or so.

4. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add patties to hot skillet and cook on both sides until browned. Drain excess grease on paper towels.

To unknowing omnis, these taste just like crabcakes. Great way to use up an abundance of garden zucchini!

Source of recipe: I modified/veganized this recipe: http://www.relish.com/recipes/zucchini-cakes/

Makes: 8 patties, Preparation time: 20 min, Cooking time: 15 min