Vegetable cutlets can be a source of important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fiber. They are low in fat and calories, making them a good choice for people watching their weight. The
vegetables used in cutlets, such as carrots, potatoes, cauliflower or zucchini, are rich in vitamins A, C and K, as well as minerals such as potassium and magnesium. In addition, they contain fiber, which helps to improve digestion and reduce blood cholesterol
. However, it is worth remembering that the benefits of vegetable cutlets depend on the ingredients used and the method of preparation.
It is best to choose fresh vegetables, avoid adding a lot of oil when frying and do not abuse salt and spices
Let’s prepare zucchini cutlets
Ingredients:
- Zucchini – 3 pcs;
- Carrots – 2 pcs;
- Oat flakes – 4 tbsp;
- Hard cheese – 120 g;
- Potatoes – 2 pcs;
- Eggs – 3 pcs;
- Italian herbs – 1 tsp;
- Salt – ⅓ tsp;
- Vegetable oil – 50 ml.
Ingredients for the sauce:
- Sour cream – 2 tbsp;
- Mayonnaise – 2 tbsp;
- Garlic – 2 cloves;
- Paprika;
- Salt;
- Cucumber – 1 pc.
Preparation of zucchini cutlets:
Grate zucchini on a coarse grater, if desired, you can peel them in advance. Salt the zucchini mass and mix. Grate
cheese on a coarse grater, separately grate carrots. Squeeze the zucchini mass from excess liquid.
Put to the zucchini mass carrots, cheese, beat the eggs. Grate potatoes into the mixture, grate garlic on a fine grater
. Add Italian herbs, optional smoked paprika and black pepper to the mixture.
Chop
herbs
– parsley and dill, pour it together with oatmeal into the mixture and mix thoroughly
.
Leave the mixture for 15-20 minutes for the oatmeal to swell.
Form cutlets out of the mixture, dip in flour and fry in vegetable oil on both sides until browned.
Place on a paper towel ready cutlets to get rid of excess oil
.
For the sauce combine mayonnaise with sour cream, salt and paprika, press garlic cloves through the press. Rub the cucumber into the sauce, mix.
It is recommended to serve zucchini cutlets with sauce. So they turn out even tastier.
