Kolokythokeftedes

These Kolokythokeftedes, along with fried eggplants, French fries, tzatziki, and Horiatiki Greek salad, are popular summer appetizers in Greece. If served with salad and tzatziki, these patties can also be served as a main course (and lots of fresh crusty bread). Despite the popularity of gyros and moussaka in other parts of the world, Greek cuisine features a large number of vegetarian dishes.

As a result, this is one of the summer vegetarian "treats" that everyone appreciates. Those Kolokythokeftedes are a favorite at family get-togethers and garden parties, and they're also one of the most popular meals at taverns and restaurants. The flavor combination of dill, parsley, and mint with feta, zucchini, and eggs (particularly free-range eggs) is simply exquisite!

The best part about Kolokythokeftedes is how easy it is to make! Simply shred the zucchini, drain the fluids, then combine the remaining ingredients to make patties. Then it's only a matter of frying them. It takes approximately 15-20 minutes to fry all of them, and the results are fantastic!

Ingredients

• zucchini, grated and squeezed
• feta, crumbled
• clove garlic
• green onions
• handful herbs (such as mint, dill and parsley)
• egg
• salt and pepper
• flour
• breadcrumbs
• oil