Ingredients

• 4 - medium zucchinis, grated (or carrots)
• 1 cup - kefalotyri cheese, grated (or pecorino or any cheese)
• 1 - medium onion, grated
• 1/2 cup - toasted bread crumbs (or crushed zwieback)
• 1/2 cup - all-purpose flour
• 1 - egg
• 3 tbsp - chopped fresh mint
• 3 tbsp - chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp - sea salt (or as per taste)
• 1/2 tsp - freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp - margarine
• 3-4 tbsp - olive oil

How to Make Greek Zucchini And Cheese Croquettes

• Season the grated zucchini and/or carrots with salt in a colander and allow it to drain for 15 minutes.
• Press it dry with a paper towel before using.
• Heat margarine in a non-stick frying pan and fry the onions to translucent.
• In a mixing bowl, bind together the zucchini, onion, cheese, bread crumbs, mint, dill, eggs, and pepper to a firm mixture.
• Add flour to bind, if there's too much liquid.
• Shape into half-inch thick patties about 2.5-inch wide.
• Fry in hot olive oil until golden for about 2-3 minutes.
• Drain on absorbent paper towels and serve hot.