Zucchini Cottage Cheese Fritters

Ingredients

• 2 cups (~300g) grated zucchini, liquids squeezed out
• 1 cup cottage cheese, drained
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour)
• 1/3 cup grated pecorino cheese
• 2 scallions, fine chop
• 1 tsp Italian herb blend
• salt and pepper to taste
• Optional Tzatziki dip

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the squeezed out zucchini shreds, drained cottage cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, scallions, italian herb blend, salt and pepper to taste. Form about 9 medium sized patties.
2. Heat a large skillet with 1 - 2 tbs olive oil. Once hot, add in the patties cook until golden brown, GENTLY flipping halfway through - about 4 minutes per side.
3. Optional: squeeze on some fresh lemon juice!