ZUCCHINI PATTIES WITH FETA AND YOGURT SAUCE ENJOY DAN:

      ZUCCHINI FETA PATTIES WITH YOGURT SAUCE by CHEF DAN:

Yield 8-12

INGREDIENTS:

2-1/2-cups coarsely grated zucchini (about 3 medium zucchini)

1 teaspoon sea salt

2-eggs, beaten

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2-cup crumbled feta cheese

3 tablespoon fresh basil

3 tablespoon cornmeal

1/2-cup scallions, finely chopped

1-1/2-teaspoon lemon zest

1/4-teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoon olive oil

YOGURT SAUCE:

Makes 1-1/2-cups

1 cup yogurt

1/3-cup fresh basil

1/4-cup sour cream

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1-cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped

1 teaspoon sea salt

DIRECTIONS:

Stir all ingredients together and serve.

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Put shredded zucchini in a colander and mix with salt.

2.   Cover and let drain for 1-hour.

3.   In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, beaten eggs, garlic, feta, cornmeal, lemon zest, and black pepper, toss to coat.

4.   Mix in fresh basil and scallions.

5.   Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium-high heat when sizzling.

6.   Working in batches, carefully drop batter about 3 tablespoons at a time into skillet.

7.   I flattened them a little with the back of a measuring cup.

8.   Fry until golden brown on the bottom then carefully flip over and cook other side until golden brown.

9.   Serve with yogurt sauce.

ENJOY DAN:                                      BON-APPETITE!!