Zucchini Fritters/Rounds/Pancakes

Delicious by any name! Serve with Ranch dressing, garden-fresh sliced tomatoes and corn on the cob.

Ingredients

• 3 cups coarsely grated zucchini
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup buttermilk baking mix (such as Bisquik)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or shredded Cheddar cheese (may also use Cheddar)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt to taste
• Dash pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Instructions

1. Squeeze excess liquid out of grated zucchini. Place in mixing bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients, except butter.
2. Melt margarine or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop zucchini mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls into hot margarine. Fry rounds until nicely browned, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to platter.
3. Serve hot.

Attribution

Recipe by LuAnn Bermeo, author of Amazing Meals I and II, a two-volume collection of family-approved, plant-based recipes.