Fried Zucchini Patties

By Paul

Fried zucchini patties

It’s very hard to both love food but simultaneously hate vegetables, but I somehow manage it. This isn’t by choice—I’ve just hated veggies for as long as I’ve been alive. A strong, constant aversion that’s been with me since I was a child, I’ve only recently begun to take very small steps toward accepting this unpleasant yet necessary food group.

Kathleen wants me to, you know, live longer, so we’ve started to slowly expand my vegetable horizons. It’s not easy, but I now eat far more than I did even a year or two ago. Thankfully, Kathleen is also a master at finding ways to consume veggies that are not only acceptable to me, but which are downright delicious.

Perhaps my favorite new item in “Paul’s world of eatable veggies” is this fantastic fried zucchini. Yes, I know frying is less healthy, but give me some credit for trying. Zucchini is a perfect summer vegetable, and these fried patties make a salty, crunchy, savory accompaniment to any entrée. They also make a great party snack and are absolutely delightful when dipped in our homemade tomato sauce.

So if you’re like me and are afraid of scary vegetables, this zucchini treat is a perfect place to start expanding your palate. Be a big boy, like me!