Mediterranean Zucchini Herb Croquettes: Crispy Greek-Inspired Snack 🥒🌿

Greek Style Zucchini Croquettes 🇬🇷

Description: Straight from the pages of the Hellenic Hannukah cookbook comes this delightful recipe for Greek Style Zucchini Croquettes. This particular rendition hails from Foradenes, a charming, family-owned seaside taverna nestled in the picturesque town of Finikki on the enchanting island of Syros. These crispy croquettes are bursting with Mediterranean flavors and are perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying snack.

• Cook Time: 23 minutes
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 48 minutes
• Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
• Keywords: Vegetable 🥒, Greek 🇬🇷, Southwest Asia (Middle East) 🌍, Asian 🍜, European 🌍, Kosher ✡️, Hanukkah 🕎, < 60 Mins ⏱️, Stove Top 🍳
• Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
• Review Count: 3

Nutritional Information (Per Croquette):

• Calories: 17.8
• Fat Content: 0.8g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 0.4g
• Cholesterol Content: 8.7mg
• Sodium Content: 156.6mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 2.1g
  • Fiber Content: 0.4g
  • Sugar Content: 0.9g
• Protein Content: 0.8g

Yield:

• Recipe Yield: 25 croquettes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 zucchinis, grated
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 3 sprigs of fresh mint, finely chopped
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/3 cup grated cheese (use your favorite variety)
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• Olive oil, for frying

Instructions:

1. Prep the Zucchini Mixture:

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   • Combine grated zucchini and onions in a colander.
   • Sprinkle with kosher salt, ensuring even coverage.
   • Allow the mixture to sit for 20 minutes, allowing the salt to draw out excess moisture.
   • After 20 minutes, squeeze out all the water from the zucchini mixture using your hands or a clean kitchen towel.

2. Mix Ingredients:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini mixture with chopped dill, mint, eggs, grated cheese, bread crumbs, and butter.
   • Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, forming a cohesive mixture.

3. Shape the Croquettes:

   • Fashion the zucchini mixture into tablespoon-sized balls, gently shaping them with your hands.

4. Fry the Croquettes:

   • Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it reaches a temperature of 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
   • Carefully place the shaped croquettes into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan (fry in batches if necessary).
   • Fry the croquettes for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
   • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried croquettes onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

5. Serve Hot:

   • Once all the croquettes are fried and drained, serve them hot and crispy, alongside your favorite dipping sauce or tzatziki.

Enjoy these delectable Greek Style Zucchini Croquettes straight from the heart of the Mediterranean, bringing the flavors of Greece to your table with every crispy bite! 🍽️🇬🇷