Mock Crab Cakes (Vegetable Fritters)
 
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Recipe type: Entree, Side Dish
Serves: 4 as an entree
Ingredients
  • ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup celery, finely chopped
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • ½ cup mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 cup zucchini, grated
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt, Greek variety is best
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise, light or regular
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Southwest Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seafood seasoning
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups dry bread crumbs, or panko
  • canola oil, for frying
Instructions
  1. Combine onion, celery, pepper, mushrooms, zucchini, yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and seasonings in a bowl and stir to combine. Stir in eggs, then stir in bread crumbs. Shape into 8 patties and fry over medium heat in ¼ inch of oil until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce or roasted red pepper aioli.
Recipe by Cooking With Michele® at https://cookingwithmichele.com/2011/09/mock-crab-cakes-vegetable-fritters/