Course: Appetizers and Snacks, Breakfast and Brunch, Main Dish, Sides
Cuisine: Easter, Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Keto, Low Carb, Mothers Day, Quick and Easy, Summer
Servings: 6patties
Calories: 263kcal
Ingredients
1poundfresh ricotta* best quality you can find
1/2cupparmesangrated
1teaspoonfresh dillchopped
2tablespoonscoconut flour
1pinch salt
1/2teaspoon pepper
2eggs
1mediumzucchiniabout 1 1/2 to 2 cups BEFORE wringing the liquid out
3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
sour creamfor serving
smoked salmonfor serving or a smoked salmon salad.
fresh dillfor garnish
Instructions
Shred your zucchini and let it sit on a kitchen towel while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
In a mixing bowl add the ricotta, parmesan, coconut flour, salt, pepper, and eggs. Mix this well to combine.
Now take the zucchini and wring out as much liquid as you can. I just pick up the towel and twist and squeeze repeatedly until most of the liquid is gone, add this drained zucchini to the bowl and combine with the cheese mixture.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add the olive oil. Start with 2 tablespoons and add more as needed. Yoy should be able to take a scoop of the cheese mixture and carefully form it into a patty shape. I formed 6 large patties, you can make them smaller if you need more than 6.
Place the patties in the oil. cook them undisturbed for 4-5 minutes then CAREFULLY flip them. These are delicate and if you move them around too much, they will break. Add more oil if needed and cook for another 3 -4 minutes until the other side is nice and brown.
Serve with sour cream, dill, and some smoked salmon salad or lox. You could also garnish with capers and minced red onion for an extra kick!
Notes
*You must use a good quality ricotta for great results, look for homemade or imported from an Italian grocer or cheese shop near you. Do not buy the branded store ricotta for this recipe it is thinner and loaded with fillers that will make the carb count and texture much different.[nutrition-label]Nutrition is powered by fatsecret.com and is an estimate. You should calculate your exact ingredients for the most accurate nutritional information.