Name: Zucchini patty with cheese – try it, believe that it's better than the meat version!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchinis (approx. 400 g); 150 g breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon plain flour; 100 g grated Parmesan; 1 egg; 4 garlic cloves (crushed); salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; (optional) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or basil; olive oil for drizzling

Zucchini patty with cheese – try it, believe that it's better than the meat version!

Zucchini patty with cheese – try it, believe that it's better than the meat version! recept

Easy to prepare
4 serving
15 minutes

Jan, 19. 12. 2025

Are you looking for a light yet satisfying recipe to replace classic meat patties? You’ll love these zucchinis filled with Parmesan: they are moist, full of flavor and you can prepare them without complicated coating. They go great with boiled potatoes, vegetables or just with a salad.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

2 medium zucchinis (approx. 400 g)
150 g breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon plain flour
100 g grated Parmesan
1 egg
4 garlic cloves (crushed)
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
(optional) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or basil
olive oil for drizzling

Preparation procedure

Preparing the zucchini Wash the zucchinis, peel them or just remove the skin if desired, coarsely grate and place in a bowl. Salt, mix and let them sweat for 5–10 min. Then drain the excess water or gently squeeze the zucchini in a kitchen towel.
Mixing the mixture To the squeezed zucchini add the egg, breadcrumbs, plain flour, crushed garlic and, to taste, the chopped herbs. Thoroughly mix the mixture until it comes together into a pliable mass. Finally stir in the grated Parmesan.
Shaping the patties From the prepared mixture shape flat patties by hand about 6–7 cm in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper or lightly greased with oil.
Baking Drizzle the patties with olive oil and bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 20–25 min, until they turn golden. You can flip them halfway through baking so they become evenly crispy.
Serving Serve warm, accompanied by a fresh salad, boiled potatoes or plain yogurt as a dip.

Total preparation time

Active preparation: 15 min
Baking: 25 min
Total: 40 min

Number of servings

4 (8–10 patties)

Conclusion

Zucchini patties with cheese are a great healthy alternative to traditional meat cutlets. Thanks to the high proportion of vegetables and quality cheese, they retain juiciness even without adding meat. Moreover, you can easily vary this recipe by adding your favorite herbs or spices to taste. Try it for a weekend dinner or a light lunch and see that zucchini can be the star of the plate!