Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini, washed and shredded
  • 3 medium beaten eggs
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 vegetable oil, as needed
  • 1 salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  • Heat oil in a medium sauce pan.
  • Cook the zucchini with onion, until softened, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Let it cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the beaten eggs and zucchini together, mixing well.
  • Add cheese, flour, basil and baking powder, stirring well until well blended.
  • Spoon the zucchini batter into a prepared large frying pan with hot oil.
  • Cook and fry, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until browned.
  • Drain on a kitchen paper-lined plate.