Zucchini Galette: An Easy and Refined Recipe for Zucchini Lovers

by Marilyn

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Zucchini Croquettes: A Delicious Way to Eat Vegetables

Autumn, a time of abundant harvest, is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the delicious zucchini that abounds in the fields. In this recipe, we will learn how to prepare a delicious Zucchini Galette, a perfect dish to accompany meals or as a snack. For this, we will use fresh and quality ingredients, as well as some tips and tricks to obtain crispy and tasty galettes.

This recipe is of course inspired by those of Ricardo and à la di Stasio , but I really adapted it according to the ingredients that I generally have on hand, and also according to my son's tastes.

This dish comes back on the menu at least once a month at our house because we LOVE the crunchiness of the croquettes, their freshness and it allows us to eat vegetables without really realizing it.

Summary
🔍 Information	Details
⏱️ Preparation time	20 minutes
🍳 Cooking time	10 minutes
⏲️ Total time	30 minutes
🔧 Difficulty level	Moderate
🍽️ Portions	6 pancakes
🔥 Calories per serving	About 150-200 calories

A vegetarian option for a weeknight meal or a tasty starter

This is a tasty vegetarian alternative for a weeknight meal, as a starter or as an accompaniment to meat or fish. Here, they are dipped in a spicy mayo, but you can choose the sauce of your choice. They are also delicious as is.

If you have trouble getting your kids to eat vegetables, this is definitely a great option. Zucchini croquettes take a little preparation, but the taste is definitely worth it. It's a simple and tasty way to eat vegetables.

I have never personally tried baking zucchini croquettes, I really like to fry them well in oil, but if you feel like it and want to reduce your fat intake, you can certainly try baking them in the oven at 400 ° F for about twenty minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.

Ingredients
2 grated zucchini (2 cups) ½ cup mozzarella 1 small French shallot, finely chopped (or 2 tbsp chopped chives) 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed maple popcorn 1 egg 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional) 1 tbsp ground flax seeds (optional) Herbs of Provence with garlic flower or other spices to taste Pepper Peanut or canola oil for cooking

Instructions

Drain the grated zucchini. After grating, place the zucchini in a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, salt lightly and let drain for as long as possible. Grate the mozzarella, chop the shallot and measure all the ingredients. Place them in a mixing bowl and add the grated zucchini when well drained. Add only pepper for seasoning, as the preparation is usually salty enough due to the cheeses and breadcrumbs. Shape into patties thin enough to cook through, but thick enough to hold together. Heat the oil until shimmering. Fry the patties on both sides until golden brown. Place the fried patties on absorbent paper (optional). Serve with spicy mayo, mayo-ketchup or mayo-curry sauce, according to your taste.

Serve with spicy mayo (mixture of mayonnaise and hot sauce of your choice) or mayo-ketchup or mayo-curry sauce, according to your taste.

Nutritional Information per Serving
Nutrient	Quantity
Calories	175 kcal
Proteins	7 g
Carbohydrates	15 g
Sugars	2 g
Fibers	2 g
Lipids	8 g
Saturated fatty acids	3 g
Sodium	300 mg

FAQ, Tips and Variations
Category	Details
FAQ	Why are my zucchini patties soggy? Make sure to squeeze out as much water as possible from the zucchini after grating. Use a clean kitchen towel to remove as much water as possible. Can I substitute another vegetable for the zucchini? Yes, you can use yellow squash or even grated carrots. How to store zucchini patties? Store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Tips	Crispy texture: Make sure the oil is very hot before adding the patties to the pan. Lighter version: Bake the pancakes in the oven at 400°F for about 15 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.
Variants	Add grated Parmesan cheese for a richer flavor. Gluten-free version: Replace the flour with almond or rice flour. Touch of originality: Incorporate fresh herbs like mint or basil. Black Garlic BBQ Spice : Add 1-2 tbsp of Black Garlic BBQ Spice for a sophisticated, umami flavor