Baked zucchini croquettes

Ingredients

• 500 g zucchini (2 medium zucchini)
• 50 g grated Parmesan
• 1 egg
• 35 g bread crumbs
• 8 mint leaves
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Materials

• Bowl
• Clean kitchen towel
• Baking tray

Preparation

• First, wash the zucchini and trim the ends. Then grate them using the large holes of a grater and place them in a clean kitchen towel.
• Squeeze them to remove the excess liquid.
  
• Put the grated zucchini in a bowl and add the grated parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs, mint chopped with a knife and season with salt and pepper.
• Start mixing with a spoon, then with your hands until you get a homogeneous mixture.
  
• Take some of the mixture and shape it into an elongated croquette with your hands. Place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat until you have used all the mixture. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (370°F) for 20 minutes, then turn them over and bake for another 15 minutes.
• Remove them from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving. The baked zucchini croquettes are ready.
  

Observations

How long can I keep baked zucchini croquettes?
They will keep for up to a couple of days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Let them sit at room temperature for a little while before serving, or warm them slightly.

Can I freeze the zucchini croquettes?
Yes. Let them thaw completely before baking for the best results.

Can I cook the zucchini croquettes in a pan?
Yes. Pour a drizzle of oil into a large pan and, once it is hot, add the zucchini croquettes. If cooking them in a pan, we recommend making them flat, like our vegetable medallions, so they cook more evenly.

What can I use instead of mint in the zucchini croquettes?
You can use other herbs, such as basil, thyme, coriander or parsley.

What can I use instead of bread crumbs?
You can also make these baked zucchini croquettes with sandwich bread. We recommend tearing it into small pieces by hand (avoid using pieces that are too large).

Can I eat the zucchini croquettes cold?
Of course. They’re also perfect to serve at your summer drinks parties.

Can I reheat zucchini croquettes in the microwave?
Yes. 30–40 seconds will be enough!

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