Recipe: Zucchini Oatmeal Patties

William diGiorgio, aka Vegan Diet Guy, will demo this recipe at VegFest Oahu 2018. (He’ll also be showing how to make Zucchini Bread Oatmeal.)

Zucchini Oatmeal Patties

Ingredients:

• 1 large zucchini, grated (about 3 1/2 – 4 cups)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon flaxseed meal
• 3 Tablespoons water
• 1/3 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1/2 of pepper)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon chives, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (small pinch)
• 3/4 cup brown rice flour
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

1. Place grated zucchini into a colander, sprinkle with sea salt, and allow to rest for 20 to 30 minutes. Squeeze out remaining liquid with a paper towel. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine flaxseed meal and water. Allow to sit and thicken for 3 minutes. Add zucchini, red bell pepper, garlic, chives, Dijon, thyme, pepper, and red pepper flakes to the bowl, and stir to combine. Add the brown rice flour 1/2 at a time to zucchini mixture, and stir until combined and the batter starts to come together in the bowl.
3. Divide batter into 8 equal sections. Form into 8 patties and refrigerate for 1 hour. Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Gently add zucchini cakes to the pan and cook until browned, about 6 minutes per side. Drain zucchini cakes on a paper towel for 2 to 3 minutes, and serve.