Easy Zucchini Cakes

This is another quick and easy recipe. I've managed to make a few small snacks here and there without creating a total mess in the kitchen for my hubby to clean up.

It's tough not being able to do dishes {wink}

Zucchini Cakes

Makes 8 cakes

Ingredients:

1 large zucchni grated, excess water removed

(Note: To do this, after you grate the zucchini, put the grated zucchini into paper towels and squeeze to release the water)

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup panko bread crumbs

sprinkle of ground nutmeg, about 1/8 teaspoon (Note: If you add too much it can quickly take over the taste, less is more)

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1 clove garlic, minced

1 egg (sometimes I use 2 eggs to really hold it together)

salt and pepper to taste

1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

Combine all ingredients, except olive oil, in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Using a heaping tablespoon form the mixture into 8 patties.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once heated, add patties and cook until golden brown. About 3-4 minutes per side. Serve.

Some people serve this with ranch dressing but I prefer homemade pasta sauce.  My husband likes these with ketchup.