Zucchini Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and cut the ends off of one large zucchini.
2. 2
   Shred it using the large holes of a cheese grater.
3. 3
   Squeeze the shredded zucchini inside of a clean towel until youve removed as much liquid as possible.
4. 4
   Place shredded zucchini into a medium-sized bowl.
5. 5
   Add minced garlic, breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs, salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Stir with a fork until well mixed.
7. 7
   Heat olive oil (about 1/4 deep in bottom of skillet) to a medium heat.
8. 8
   When the oil is hot enough, drop a glob of the zucchini batter into the skillet and flatten it a little bit with a fork.
9. 9
   After about two minutes, turn the cakes over (they should be a nice, golden-brown) and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until done.
10. 10
    Serve with dipping sauce of your choice.
11. 11
    Check out http://tastykitchen.com/cooking/2008/07/cooking-with-ryan-zucchini-cakes/ for step-by-step photos and explanations.