Parmesan Zucchini Patties

Ingredients

• 3  eggs lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon basil fresh chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 0.1 teaspoon ground thyme 
• 2 large onions chopped
• 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
• 1 cup saltines crushed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 
• 4 cups zucchini shredded

Equipment

• frying pan
• mixing bowl

Directions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir zucchini, onion, and garlic in hot oil until vegetables are limp and moisture evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir basil, parsley, black pepper, and thyme into the vegetables; remove from heat.
2. Transfer zucchini mixture to a large mixing bowl.
3. Stir eggs, crushed crackers, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese into the zucchini mixture until it binds together; shape into 14 3-inch patties.
4. Pour enough vegetable oil in a skillet to reach about 1/2 inch deep; heat over medium-high heat.
5. Cook patties, 3 to 4 at a time, in hot oil until well browned, about 2 minutes per side.
6. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese to serve.