Zucchini Skillet Cakes

Transform your summer zucchini into crisp, golden perfection with these irresistible Zucchini Skillet Cakes! Bursting with fresh, savory flavors from grated zucchini, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and fragrant herbs like parsley and scallions, these patties are light, yet satisfying. The key to their irresistible texture lies in squeezing out the excess moisture from the zucchini, ensuring a crispy finish as they sizzle in a hot skillet with olive oil. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy zucchini fritters are perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or light vegetarian meal. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce or a dollop of sour cream for the ultimate garden-to-table experience. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining, these skillet cakes are a delicious way to celebrate zucchini season!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium (about 1.5 lbs total) zucchini
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups, grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 chopped scallions
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 3 tablespoons (for frying) olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Grate the zucchinis using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as possible. This prevents the cakes from becoming soggy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, egg, all-purpose flour, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped scallions, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, scoop about 2-3 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture into the skillet for each cake, flattening slightly with a spatula to form a patty.

Step 4

Cook the cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp. Adjust the heat as needed to avoid burning.

Step 5

Repeat with the remaining zucchini mixture, adding more olive oil to the skillet as needed.

Step 6

Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce or a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1594.5 grams (1594.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1294

Total Fat 61.50g	79%
Saturated Fat 14.10g	71%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.00g
Cholesterol 242mg	81%
Sodium 15584mg	678%
Total Carbohydrate 153.50g	56%
Dietary Fiber 14.00g	50%
Total Sugars 95.50g
Protein 35.70g	71%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 510mg	39%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 3273mg	70%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 46.9%