Vegan Zucchini, Carrot & Sesame Patties

Serves: 6, 20 balls

Preparation time: 40 minutes

Cooking time: 7 minutes

Using very little coconut oil, this dish is extremely tasty and provides us with important nutrients from the vegetables and sesame seeds used in the recipe.

Ingredients for Patties

3 cups zucchinis (grated)

1/2 tsp Himalayan salt

2 cups carrots (grated)

1/2 tsp maple syrup

2 tbs dill (finely chopped)

3 tbs flax seeds (ground)

1/2 cup spring onion (chopped)

4 tbs whole wheat flour

3 tbs sesame seeds

1/2 tsp turmeric

2 tbs coconut oil

Pinch black pepper

Instructions:

1. Place grated zucchini in a colander (strainer) sprinkle salt on grated zucchini and allow fluids to come out over a period of 30 minutes
2. Stir maple syrup onto grated carrots and let stand for 30 minutes
3. Wring out any excess fluids from zucchini and carrots and place in a mixing bowl.
4. Add dill, spring onion, flour, pepper, turmeric and sesame seeds. Mix
5. Grind flax seeds and place in 2 tbs water. Leave to stand for 5 minutes. Add mixture to mixing bowl.
6. Heat up 1 tbs coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
7. Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture from mixing bowl and pour into oil. Add as many as possible to each round on the pan. For every round use no more than 1 tbs of coconut oil.
8. Turn over the patties when they become slightly brown. Remove from heat and place on soaking paper towels when patties are slightly brown on both sides.
9. Enjoy!