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Zucchini Cakes with Goat Cheese Mousse

Published: November 12, 2017 By Urban Foodie Kitchen Last Updated: January 12, 2021 18 Comments

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These crispy zucchini fritters are super easy to make and are the perfect way to sneak some tasty veggies into your meal! 

These crispy zucchini fritters are super easy to make and are the perfect way to sneak some tasty veggies into your meal! 

Zucchini Cakes with Goat Cheese Mousse

I have to confess, I’m not a huge fan of vegetables.  There are certain things like broccoli that I just don’t think I’ll ever really like.  Then there are others, such as kale, that I’m starting to develop a taste for especially when in certain dishes, like this Kale Pesto Pasta.

So when it actually comes to veggies I like, I try to find as many ways as possible to use them.  These Zucchini Fritters are one way that I just love to eat veggies!  Topped with a tangy goat cheese mousse they make a great side dish or a nice light, weeknight meal.  

Zucchini Cakes

When I think of zucchini, I usually think of summer.  I think that’s because it used to grow in our garden and we had it all the time in the summer. Since it’s on my short list of favorite veggies, I like to use it all year long for these zucchini cakes.  This recipe is super easy as it only has a few steps to it.  You start by grating and draining the zucchini.  Getting the water out is an important step to making sure you don’t end up with soggy fritters!  Once you’ve drained the grated zucchini it’s as easy and mixing in a couple of additional ingredients and then lightly pan frying them.  Super easy and yummy!

Zuch Cakes

I initially topped these with a little bit of plain greek yogurt, then a few months ago when I was attending a food event they were serving mini zucchini fritters topped with a goat cheese mousse.  They were so delicious that I decided I had to recreate the mousse for these zucchini cakes!!

These crispy zucchini fritters topped with a goat cheese mousse are a great way to take your side dish to the next level.


things you may want for this recipe

Food Processor with Shredding Blade –  While you can always hand grate your zucchini, it goes much faster with a food processor fitted with a shredding/grating blade.  Most Cuisinart food processors come with one, as do many other models.

Microplane Zester – This is another one of my essential kitchen tools.  I use it for zesting all kinds of citrus and also for grating hard cheeses and occasionally even for grating chocolate!

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These crispy zucchini fritters are super easy to make and are the perfect way to sneak some tasty veggies into your meal! 

Zucchini Cakes with Goat Cheese Mousse

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
  • Author: Kathryn | FoodieGirlChicago
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2-4 1x
  • Category: Veggies & Sides
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These crispy zucchini fritters are super easy to make and are the perfect way to sneak some tasty veggies into your meal!


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Ingredients

For the zucchini cakes: 

  • 1 pound zucchini
  • ½ tsp garlic olive oil
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten 
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour 
  • ½ tsp sea salt 
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp finely diced red onion 
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • ½ tsp lemon zest 
  • 2 tbsp Parmigiano-Reggiano

For the goat cheese mousse: 

  • ¼ cup soft goat cheese
  • 2 tbsp soft cream cheese
  • 1 garlic clove, minced 
  • ¼ tsp sambal 
  • 2 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped 

Instructions

  1. Attach a shredding/grater blade to your food processor and grate the zucchini.  Transfer to a cutting board covered with 2 layers of paper towel; cover with another paper towel and press to remove water.  Let sit for 2-3 minutes and repeat.
  2. While the zucchini is draining, mix all the mousse ingredients in a small bowl.  Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Transfer zucchini to a medium bowl and add all remaining ingredients except for olive oil; mix well.
  4. Heat oil in a 12″ non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Use a small scoop to drop batter into skillet. Flatten with a spatula and cook for 2 minutes. Turn cakes and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan and keep warm. Repeat with any remaining batter.
  5. Place fritters onto serving dishes and top with goat cheese mousse or this Tzatziki sauce.  Serve immediately.

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Updated.  Originally published December 2014.

These crispy zucchini fritters are super easy to make and are the perfect way to sneak some tasty veggies into your meal!
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Comments

  1. Monica Brisnehan says

    January 02, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    I could certainly get into veggies this way!

    Reply
  2. Amy Basso says

    September 07, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Great idea for all that end-of-summer zucchini coming my way!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Jeannie says

    September 09, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    Sounds like a great recipe to try! My neighbor just told me she has some zucchini for me from her garden…great recipe to use it in!

    Reply
  4. Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    Oh what a gorgeous photo!!!! I love zucchini fritters – they’re so yummy and easy. I’ll definitely be using your recipe next time. Thanks for linking up with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays party! xx

    Reply
  5. Ali @ Home & Plate says

    October 21, 2015 at 7:02 am

    These look mouthwatering and delicious. Such a pretty picture too.

    Reply
  6. heather @french press says

    October 21, 2015 at 8:04 am

    I am definitely a veggie lover, but my kids are not; I bet these zucchini cakes could change their minds

    Reply
  7. Elena says

    October 21, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    It’s that time of years! I’m about to make a latke with every vegetable I can!

    Reply
  8. Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says

    October 22, 2015 at 12:47 am

    This looks like a great way to get kids to eat vegetables! Sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • FoodieGirlChicago says

      October 25, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      Thanks Sabrina! These would be a great way to get kids to eat some veggies!

      Reply
  9. Kait says

    October 22, 2015 at 4:57 am

    These look amazing!! Delicious as s side or even a srarter!

    Reply
  10. Anna @annaDishes says

    October 22, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    I love zucchini cakes! These look delish, nice and crispy. A great way to sneak in veggies.

    Reply
    • FoodieGirlChicago says

      October 25, 2015 at 8:17 pm

      These a definitely a good way to sneak some veggies in – I can eat at least a whole zucchini this way!

      Reply
  11. Marissa @ OMG FOOD says

    December 13, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    Oh, yeah. I’m making these this week! I’m in the middle of meal-planning and just added zucchini and goat cheese to the grocery list. I love zucchini cakes so much and that goat cheese mousse has me drooling. Thanks for the shout-out to my tzatziki recipe, lady. <3

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    • FoodieGirlChicago says

      December 20, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      Thanks Marissa! The goat cheese on these is super yummy!

      Reply
  12. Carol Borchardt says

    November 19, 2017 at 5:34 pm

    I am one of those crazy people who loves zucchini. I just think it is such a versatile vegetable! That goat cheese mousse sounds divine! Definitely going to try these when we have an overabundance of zucchini!

    Reply
  13. Michele says

    August 08, 2018 at 3:33 am

    Kathryn, these Zucchini Cakes look truly scrumptious! I’m dying over the goat cheese mousse as well! What a perfect pair. Thank you so much for allowing me to include your recipe in my zucchini round-up. Have a great day!

    ★★★★★

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    • FoodieGirlChicago says

      August 14, 2018 at 7:12 am

      Thanks Michele. And thanks so much for including them in your round-up!

      Reply
  14. Carol Borchardt says

    November 08, 2020 at 7:41 am

    Yum! I love zucchini cakes. We make them in the summertime but never paired them with something so amazing as a goat cheese mousse! Definitely something I’m going to be trying!

    ★★★★★

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