Zucchini (Courgette) Patties

Total time: 25 minutes
   Up until 6 years ago I had never eaten a zucchini.  It started with my neighbor dropping them off... Then I planted them... This was one of my first recipes and still a favorite.  If you don't have bread crumbs, take a rolling pin over 2 - 3 plain crackers (put the crackers in a plastic bag). Do not grate the zucchini in advance.

 Ingredients:

• 1 medium zucchini, 8" (20cm)   about 2 cups, shredded
• 2 tbs chives
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tbs bread crumbs
• 2 tbs Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbs olive oil

 Instructions:

• Shred zucchini using large holes on box shredder or food processor. 
• In medium bowl lightly beat egg, add bread crumbs, Parmesan, salt and pepper.  Mix well.
• Add zucchini, chives and mix well. 
• Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat with 1 tbs oil.
• Divide mixture into 4ths and spoon each 4th into pan, shaping into patty and patting down lightly.
• Sauté 5 - 10 minutes, or until brown, then turn and fry other side the same. 
• When brown, remove and serve.  A little freshly ground pepper and sea salt on top is a nice touch.