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Last updated on July 26, 2022. Originally posted on July 10, 2019 By Maryea / 5 Comments

Zucchini Cakes Recipe

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Get your veggies in the most delicious way with this easy and tasty Zucchini Cakes recipe!
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Who needs something to make with an abundance of summer zucchini?! Here you go!

This Zucchini Cakes recipe is quick, easy, and extremely tasty. With a crisp sear on the outside and tender zucchini on the inside, you’re going to love this vegetarian dinner idea. The parmesan cheese and fresh basil give these little cakes amazing flavor.

They are so easy to cook right on your stovetop with a little oil. I recommend avocado oil, but you can use whatever you have on hand.

Zucchini Cakes cooking in the cast iron skillet

These Zucchini Cakes are great on their own, or you can dip them in marinara sauce or ranch. (Yes, everything is good with ranch!) I hope your whole family will enjoy them! Will you let me know if you try them? I appreciate it!

Need more healthy vegetarian dinner ideas? You might also love these Sweet Potato Fritters with Avocado Dipping Sauce!

Zucchini Cakes Recipe

How to Make Zucchini Cakes Recipe

  1. Press all of the water out of the shredded zucchini with a towel.
  2. Combine all ingredients together in a bowl.
  3. Form the mixture into thin patties.
  4. In a large skillet, heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat.
  5. Once the oil is hot, add the patties to the pan (in batches if necessary) and cook for 7-10 minutes, until the first side is golden brown. Carefully flip the patties and press them down gently with a spatula. Cook an additional 7-10 minutes, until the second side is golden brown and the middle is cooked through. Serve and enjoy!

If you’re looking for more ways to use your zucchini, make sure to check out this list of 75 Healthy Zucchini Recipes!

I’d also love to see it–share your photo of this dish and tag me on Instagram, and I’ll feature you! Let me know if this one gets added to your favorite recipes list. It’s on mine!

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Zucchini Cakes Recipe


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  • Author: Maryea Flaherty | Happy Healthy Mama
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 patties 1x
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Description

These Zucchini Cakes are a perfect way to use summer zucchini or just fit more vegetables into your diet year round! Spiked with parmesan cheese and fresh basil, it’s super flavorful!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 3 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (from about 4 medium zucchinis–will vary depending on size)
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs. (whole wheat if you can find it)
  • 1/4 cup fresh packed basil, chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • avocado oil

Instructions

  1. Press all of the water out of the shredded zucchini with a towel.
  2. Combine all ingredients together in a bowl.
  3. Form the mixture into thin patties.
  4. In a large skillet, heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat.
  5. Once the oil is hot, add the patties to the pan (in batches if necessary) and cook for 7-10 minutes, until the first side is golden brown. Carefully flip the patties and press them down gently with a spatula. Cook an additional 7-10 minutes, until the second side is golden brown and the middle is cooked through. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

**To ensure these cook in the middle, don’t make them too thick and don’t cook them on too high of heat. The pictures are even a bit too thick–thinner patties cook better.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: dinner recipes
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 patty
  • Calories: 138
  • Sugar: 1.3 grams
  • Fat: 5.1 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 2.2
  • Carbohydrates: 14.3
  • Fiber: 0.9 grams
  • Protein: 8.2 grams

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  1. Elizabeth says

    January 22, 2023 at 10:46 am

    Seriously, This was the best dish i ever ate. I cant believe i was able to make it. Thanks a lot.

    Reply
  2. Eva Williamson says

    February 11, 2022 at 7:11 am

    Such an amazing post that was! Thanks a lot for sharing it!

    Reply
  3. Katelyn Porter says

    June 2, 2021 at 9:59 am

    We love this recipe!

    Reply
  4. Sadie says

    November 3, 2019 at 11:29 am

    Can you bake these instead? if so, how would you recommend?

    Reply
  5. William says

    August 3, 2019 at 7:45 am

    Great post!! I love this. Thank you for sharing this valuable information

    Reply

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