Name: FIT zucchini patties with a fresh dill sauce
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 600 g zucchini; 1 medium carrot; 2 smaller potatoes; 1–2 spring onions; 2 eggs; 2 cloves garlic (crushed); 2 tablespoons baby semolina; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons oil for frying; 60 g light mayonnaise; 60 g sour cream (low-fat); 2 cloves garlic (crushed); fresh dill to taste

Preparation procedure

Preparing the basic vegetable mixture Trim the ends of the zucchini, cut it in half and scoop out the seeds. Coarsely grate it. Peel the carrot and potatoes, finely grate them. Salt the zucchini in a colander, mix and let it rest for 15 min to release its water.
Draining and mixing in the eggs Squeeze the liquid well out of the zucchini-potato mixture and return it to the bowl. Add the carrot. Stir in the beaten eggs, chopped spring onion and crushed garlic.
Thickening and shaping Stir in the semolina, salt and pepper. Let the mixture sit for 15 min to allow the semolina to swell. Form patties about 6–7 cm in diameter from the mixture.
Frying and finishing in the oven Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Fry the patties 2 minutes on each side until golden. Transfer them to a baking dish and finish in the oven at 150 °C for another 20 min to ensure they are cooked through inside.
Preparing the sauce In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, crushed garlic and chopped dill. Stir and season with salt.
Serving Serve the patties warm, topped with the sauce, ideally with fresh salad or bread.

Number of servings

10 patties

Total preparation time

Active work: 20 min
Resting of the mixture (semolina): 15 min
Frying and finishing: 25 min

Total: 1 hour

Conclusion

These FIT zucchini patties are not only tasty but also full of seasonal vegetables and protein. They are very filling, and thanks to modest amounts of oil and cheese they remain light. The homemade dill sauce gives the dish a fresh dimension, but if you’re watching calories, the patties taste great even without it. Bookmark them among your favorite summer recipes!