Zucchini Cakes

I made these tonight for the second time. Liked them even better than the first time. This is a recipe that I clipped and you can find the on-line version here. I had never heard of such a thing, but as I was looking for the online version of the recipe I came across a lot of variations on the theme. I love zucchini, so I will have to try some. I am only wishing I had one of those gardens (or had a friend with a garden) that was producing more zucchini than is humanly consumable by one person. My garden attempt this summer was almost a complete failure-it looked beautiful but the birds got to the tomatoes before I could and I had only 1 cucumber that was not so tasty. Anyway, here is the recipe:

3 c coarsely grated zucchini

1/2 t salt

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (I used regular breadcrumbs, but I am thinking this would be better)

1 egg

2 green onions thinly sliced

1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

1 1/2 t Old Bay seasoning (I didn't use this the first time, I since splurged on a can and I like it)

1 t Dijon mustard

1 T mayonnaise or plain yogurt

1/8 t red pepper flakes (Old Bay has a kick to it, so if you left these out you might not miss them)

2 T oil for frying

1 t butter

place grated zucchini in a colander; sprinkle lightly with salt and let stand 30 min. press with paper towels to remove liquid- should reduce to about 2 c. Mix with remaining ingredients (except fats) in a bowl. form into 8 patties. Chill.

Heat oil and butter in skillet

Add patties to skillet and cook until both sides are brown.

140 cal.