ZUCCHINI 'CRAB' CAKES

"These really taste like crab cakes but without the crab."

2 1/2 cups grated zucchini (squeeze out excess moisture)
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced onion
1/2 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Nonstick cooking spray (OR 1/2 cup vegetable oil if you fry them)

In a large bowl, combine zucchini, egg, and butter or margarine. Stir in bread crumbs, minced onion, flour and seasoning. Mix well.

Shape mixture into patties. Place patties on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, and then spray the top of the patties.

Bake at 350 degrees F about 30 minutes or until golden. Turn them over midway through. OR - In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Fry patties in oil until golden brown.

Makes 4 servings
Source: University of Kentucky Health and Wellness Program, 1995