Zucchini Veggie Patties

🥒 Diabetic-Friendly Zucchini Veggie Patties

Makes: 8–10 patties
Serving: 2 patties

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini, grated
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 2 tbsp finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander/cilantro or parsley
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1–2 tsp olive oil for cooking

Method

1. Grate the zucchini and squeeze it very well in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess water.
2. Mix zucchini with egg, almond flour, Parmesan, onion, garlic, herbs and spices.
3. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes. If it’s still too wet, add another tablespoon of almond flour.
4. Form into small, firm patties.
5. Heat a nonstick pan with a little olive oil. Cook over medium heat for about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
6. Serve warm.

Good diabetic-friendly serving idea: Pair 2 patties with plain unsweetened Greek yogurt mixed with mint/cucumber and a large salad. This gives you protein and fiber without adding much carbohydrate.

Tip: Avoid regular breadcrumbs, white flour, or potato as binders if you’re trying to keep the meal lower-carb.