Squats Recipe

By: Alicia Cahill, prepared for QuickBite video
Preparation time 5 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Ready In 35 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4
Ingredients
4 ½ cups grated zucchini or other seasonal squash (about 3 medium)1 teaspoon kosher salt½ cup uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats¼ cup pecans¼ cup sliced green onions4 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or other herb)¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper3 ounces of cheese (crumbled feta is perfect or a combination of feta and grated parmesan)2 eggs, lightly beatenExtra virgin olive oil for brushing the sheet pan
Directions

  1. Place the zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Toss well and let stand for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with olive oil.
  3. Place the oats and the nuts in a food processor and process until finely ground. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
  4. When the zucchini is done soaking in the salt, place it in a nut milk bag or a thin kitchen towel and squeeze out all of the excess water. Do not rinse the zucchini!
  5. Add the zucchini, green onions, herbs, garlic powder, pepper, cheese and eggs to the bowl with the oat/nut mixture and stir well to combine.
  6. Spoon a Tablespoon of the batter and use your hands to shape into a log/tot.
  7. Place on the cookie sheet and repeat with remaining batter.
  8. Bake until golden brown, about 20-22 minutes. Serve immediately.

Photo by Ellie Burgin