Low Carb Hash Browns (Not Really Potatoes)

Submitted by cervantesbrandi

"I made these last night as I am in the induction phase of atkins and needed something like comfort food. They are delicious. I ate one patty with an omelette this morning for breakfast and couldnt even tell the different between that and potato hashbrowns."

 

• Ready In: 12mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 2 patties

ingredients

• 1 zucchini (thin, about 10 inches long, shredded)
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon French's French fried onions (crushed)
• 1 tablespoon onion (minced)
• 1⁄4 cup cheese (any kind, shredded...I used colby jack)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 dash black pepper
• 2 tablespoons oil

directions

1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Heat the oil in a saute pan, divide the mixture into 2 and place each into the saute pan.
2. Smash the zucchini down with the back of a spoon to form patties.
3. Cook for 4 minutes, then with a spatula flip them over like pancakes and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
4. Enjoy!