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Zucchini Keftedes with Feta and Dill | view more Recipe

Zucchini Keftedes with Feta and Dill

  • '1 1/3 pounds medium zucchini
  • trimmed'
  • '1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt'
  • '1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions'
  • '3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill'
  • '3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint'
  • '2 garlic cloves
  • minced'
  • '1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel'
  • '1 cup panko (japanese breadcrumbs)'
  • '1 large egg
  • beaten to blend'
  • '1 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese'
  • 'Canola oil (for frying)'
  • 'Plain whole-milk or reduced-fat Greek-style yogurt (for garnish)'
  • 'Additional chopped fresh dill (for garnish)'
  • '"Ingredient info: Panko is available in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets and at Asian markets. Greek-style yogurt is a thick yogurt thats sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores."'

  1. Grate zucchini on large holes of box grater onto clean kitchen towel
  2. Sprinkle zucchini with 1 teaspoon coarse salt; let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour
  3. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment or foil
  4. Wrap zucchini in towel; squeeze out as much liquid as possible
  5. Place zucchini in medium bowl
  6. Mix in green onions, 3 tablespoons chopped dill, mint, garlic, lemon peel, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  7. Gently stir in panko and egg, then feta
  8. Using 2 tablespoons zucchini mixture for each, shape mixture into 1 3/4- to 2-inch-diameter patty; place on baking sheet
  9. Chill at least 1 hour
  10. DO AHEAD: can be made 4 hours ahead
  11. Keep chilled
  12. Pour enough canola oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1/4 inch; heat over medium-high heat
  13. Working in batches, add patties to skillet
  14. Cook until golden and cooked through, adjusting heat if browning too quickly, 3 to 4 minutes per side
  15. Using slotted metal spoon, transfer to paper towels
  16. Arrange keftedes on platter
  17. Top each with dollop of yogurt
  18. Sprinkle each with dill
  19. Serve warm or at room temperature