Yellow Squash Patties
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly savory, these Yellow Squash Patties are the perfect way to transform humble squash into a crowd-pleasing dish! Made with freshly grated yellow squash, a touch of parmesan cheese, and fragrant green onions, these patties are packed with flavor and simple to whip up in just 30 minutes. The secret to their perfect texture lies in squeezing out all excess moisture from the squash, ensuring each bite is crisp and never soggy. Ideal as a quick side dish, light snack, or vegetarian appetizer, these patties pair beautifully with a dollop of sour cream, a drizzle of your favorite dipping sauce, or served alongside a fresh summer salad. Easy, delicious, and satisfying, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to enjoy the best of seasonal squash in a whole new way!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized yellow squash
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 pieces green onion (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Grate the yellow squash using a box grater. Place the grated squash in a clean dish towel or cheesecloth, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is essential to avoid soggy patties.
Transfer the drained squash to a mixing bowl. Add the egg, all-purpose flour, parmesan cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. The mixture should hold together when pressed; if it’s too moist, add a little more flour.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the squash mixture and form it into a patty with your hands.
Place the patty in the hot skillet. Repeat until the skillet is full but not overcrowded, leaving some space between each patty. Fry the patties for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the cooked patties to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining squash mixture, adding more oil to the skillet if necessary.
Serve the patties warm with your choice of dipping sauce or as a side dish to any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.5 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 242 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 1465 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.4 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1126 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
