Zucchini Patties

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 1/2 cups coarsely grated zucchini (from about 3 medium)
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 cup (or more) all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

• vegetable oil for frying (recommend:  corn oil or grape seed oil)

• hummus or yogurt
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DIRECTIONS:

Toss zucchini and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl.  Let stand 5 minutes.  Transfer to sieve.  Press out excess liquid.  Place zucchini in dry bowl.  Mix in egg, yolk, 1/2 cup flour, cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.  Mix in parsley, onions, and dill.  If batter is very wet, add more flour by spoonfuls.

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp corn oil in large skillet over medium heat.  Working in batches, drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into skillet.  Fry patties until golden, 5 minutes per side.  Transfer to paper towels.  DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead.  Place on baking sheet, cover, and chill.  Rewarm uncovered in 350 oven for 12 minutes.  Serve with yogurt or hummus.