Zucchini Patties

Perfect for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner. This fun dish will serve you plenty of fiber, protein and spiciness! (To your liking of course.)

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 full eggs (can sub with egg whites for lower fat)

• 680g of zucchini (approx. 3 medium)

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• A sprinkle of cayenne pepper

• 1/4 cup of all purpose flour

• 30g (1/4 cup) shredded parmesan cheese (sub for 2 tbsp nutritional yeast)

• 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil for cooking

DIRECTIONS:

1. Grate zucchini on a cheese grater to get the "hash" look

2. Sprinkle salt on the zucchini and let it sit in a colander for 10 minutes for excess liquid to drain

3. Take a tea towel, wrap up the grated zucchini and squeeze over top of sink to get as much water out as possible. This is to prevent your patties in becoming soggy.

4. Mix the grated zucchini with the eggs in a large bowl.

5. Add the flour and parmesan cheese and mix until the mixture reaches a paste like substance.

6. Sprinkle as much or as little cayenne pepper you desire into the mix.

7. Dribble the olive oil into a pan over medium heat on the stove.

8. Pour some mixture into the pan to create a mini pattie shape. Let cook until both sides look golden brown, but not burnt.

9. Repeat number 7 until all mixture is gone.

10. Serve with Tabasco sauce or Frank's Red Hot.

 Makes 5 patties

Nutrition (per pattie):

Cals: 97 calories
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 10g
Fiber: 1.5g
Fat: 4g

To make this dish into a complete meal, serve with 150g of chicken breast to boost the calories by 180, protein by 34g and fat by 4g.