Baked Zucchini & Feta cakes

LoLa · ‎11-27-2010

Oven Baked Zucchini Feta Cakes (FRITTERS)

Oven Baked Zucchini & Feta cakes
(recipe source: cooking(s).com)

With zucchini season right around the corner I thought I'd give this recipe a test run. I'm really glad I did. They are scrumptious!

For the zucchini cakes:

2 medium zucchini, trimmed, peeled and grated
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp chopped dill (fresh or frozen)
1 tsp grated lemon zest
2 large eggs
3/4 cups crumbled feta cheese
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

For the yogurt sauce:
1 cup Greek yogurt
juice of 1/2 a lemon
1/2 small garlic clove, pressed
salt and pepper to taste
1-2 tsp chopped dill

For the zucchini cakes:
Place grated zucchini in a mesh strainer over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt, stir to evenly distribute it. Let the zucchini sit like that or 20 minutes, so they can release liquid. After 20 minutes squeeze out as much liquid out of the zucchini as you can.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat. In a bowl combine drained zucchini, black pepper, garlic, olive oil, baking powder, dill, eggs, lemon zest, feta cheese and breadcrumbs.

Shape about 2 tbsp patties and place them on the baking sheet, leaving some space in between. Bake at 350 F until golden - for 20-30 minutes.

For the sauce:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and serve with zucchini cakes.

dex · ‎03-09-2010

I bought something similar at Costco that were good so thank you now I can make them myself.I like using my own ingredients so that I can choose organic as much as possible and I also try to purchase non gmo too.

LoLa · ‎11-27-2010

@dex

Hi! Yes, I too, love being able to make things at home for my family. I'm very conscience about chemicals and gmos. I think you'll really love these. They are just so good!!

Stay cool,

LoLa