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A plate with cooked meat patties(kufte). Fresh parsley on top and on the side of the meat patties. Yellow napkin on the side of the plate.
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THE BEST ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE MEAT PATTIES (KUFTE) RECIPE

The bast Zucchini and cheese meat patties(Kufte)!
Course Dinner, Main Course, savory
Cuisine International
Keyword meat patties, meatballs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest time 30 minutes
Servings 22 patties
Author Milena M

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Frying Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Ground meat(pork & beef), or meat of your choice 2.2 pounds, or 35oz
  • 1-2 Zucchini about 400g, 2½ cups
  • 200 g Mozarella Cheese or Cheddar hard enough to grate, 2 cups
  • 1 Onion medium size
  • 2 t Savory or Thyme
  • 2 t Ground red pepper or Paprika
  • 2 Eggs
  • Bunch of fresh parsley
  • Salt and Pepper to taste.
  • 1/2 cup Flour for dipping the patties
  • 2 tbsp Butter or oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a deep bowl add the ground meat.
  • Using a grater, grate the zucchini and cheese. Add them to the meat.
  • Chop the onion as fine as you can. Together with the rest of the ingredients add to the meat. Mix with your hand, till everything is incorporated. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes or overnight covered in the fridge.
  • In a small bowl or plate add the flour.
  • Shape each pattie and place it on a parchment paper or surface sprinkled with flour, so they don't stick. Heat the butter or oil on a frying pan and add as many patties as you can but leave some space so you can flip them easily.
  • Cook them till golden brown on each side. Keep them warm in a sealed container or in the oven turnd on on low.
  • Enjoy with your favorite side dish, like veggies, salad, mashed potatoes, rise. Any axtra patties keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer.