[Recipe} Zucchini Fritters

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekends, its a sunny but crisp one here.  The babe is napping, and the big guy is enjoying his Sunday afternoon football.  In honour of game days, I thought I would post a recipe for an alternative snack, one that's a little healthier; although healthy is usual not on anyone's mind when watching football.

These are supposed to be deep fried, but I pan fry them, and then finish them in the oven.  They are super easy to make, and a hit with the little man, which is great since its always nice to find creative ways to get more veggies in our little ones.

I used 5 medium sized zucchinis, and grated them ahead of time.  Leave them in a strainer with a sprinkle of salt, this will help rid the veggie of excess water that will make frying them harder.  Once you're ready to make them, add 1 egg, and half a cup of flour, and combine together, don't over mix.  Take about a tablespoon worth in your hand and make a patty, as if you were making hamburgers, and place gently in a heated pan of about half a cup of veggie oil.  Cook for about 40 seconds on each side, and place on a cooking sheet.  They will need about another 10 minutes in the oven.

I served these with dinner the other day, with a dabble of sour cream and chives.  The whole family loved them.  Enjoy!