Zucchini Cakes

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 2 lb. (7 medium) unpeeled zucchini, coarsely grated
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bunch scallions, white parts and 1 inch of the greens, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup olive oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

Place the grated zucchini in a colander to drain for 30 minutes (If zucchini is firm, you won’t get much water).
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix all other ingredients except for the oil. Add the drained zucchini and mix well.
Heat oven to 200 degrees F.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in each of 2 large skillets, over medium heat. When hot, after about 3 minutes, drop ¼ cup of the batter onto 4 spots on each skillet (mine are pretty and round because I used a round, shallow measuring cup to scoop the mixture out).
Cook until golden on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side, about 2 minuets more.
Repeat with 2 more batches, wiping the skillets with paper towels and adding more oil as needed. Keep the prepared cakes in the warm oven while you cook more batches.