Zucchini Patties

Healthy side dish, snack, or I even eat is as a main with a salad

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 15 patties

Ingredients

• 2  zucchini, grated
• 1⁄2 cup cottage cheese (i use fat free)
• 3  egg whites
• 1⁄2 cup  diced onion
• 3  tablespoons  rice flour (or all-purpose)
• 3  tablespoons wheat germ (optional)
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Grate Zucchini in a med. bowl, add egg whites and mix well.
2. Add rest of the ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer a firm patty add addition flour to thicken batter.
3. Spray pan with cooking spray or light olive oil, drop by batter by tablespoon on hot pan, spread out slightly like you would a pancake, cook covered for 3-4 min over med heat till top starts to set.
4. Flip and cook oncovered for approx 5 minute.
5. Suggestion: you can sub yellow squash for Zuc. and ground flax or oats for wheat germ.