Mediterranean Zucchini Cakes

I know the picture doesn't make these little treasures look appetizing, but trust me, they truly are.  I love the combination of the zucchini with the feta and pine nuts.  Super delicious!  They make the perfect side dish for your protein.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-1 lb zucchini, grated

-1 tsp salt

-3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

-2 large eggs, slightly beaten

-3 green onions, sliced

-4 Tbs flour

-1/4 cup pine nuts, chopped

-1 tsp dried dill or 1 Tbs fresh, chopped

-1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves

-1 garlic clove, minced

-1/2 tsp ground pepper

-extra virgin olive oil, for frying

Directions:

Combine the grated zucchini with the salt and let it sit for 5 minutes only.  Rinse, then squeeze dry.  It's really important for the zucchini to be really dry, otherwise the cakes will be a mushy mess!  Set aside.

Combine the feta, eggs, onion, flour, pine nuts. dill, oregano, garlic and pepper in a large bowl.  Mix well.  Fold in the zucchini.

Heat some oil in a large skillet.

Form zucchini mixture into cakes, then drop into hot oil.  Turn once until browned on both sides (cook for about 3 minutes per side).  

Serve immediately.  Enjoy!