Zucchini Rissoles

Bring the elegant taste of France into your own home in under 30 minutes with this easy and delicious Rissoles recipe! A rissole (from Latin russeolus, meaning reddish, via French in which "rissoler" means "to redden") is a small patty enclosed in pastry, or rolled in breadcrumbs, usually baked or deep fried. Like a little meatloaf with the filling having savory ingredients. This one features zucchini, oregano and garlic.

Ingredients
• 1 small brown onion
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or normal)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small zucchini
• 1 small carrot
• 1 egg
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano (or other herbs of choice)
• 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 1-2 tablespoons oil
• Ketchup
​Directions

1. Using a box grater, grate the onion into a large bowl.
2. Add panko, and mix shortly to coat in the onion juices.
3. Grate the zucchini and carrot into the bowl.
4. Add the remaining Rissoles ingredients. Mix well.
5. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the mixture, and form a 2/3 inch (1.7 centimeters) thick patty. Slightly indent the middle. Repeat with the remaining mixture, which should make 10-12.
6. Over medium heat, heat oil in a skillet. Add half of the patties and cook for 4 minutes or until dark golden. Press lightly with a spatula. (If you press too hard the juices will come out).
7. Flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until golden. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining rissoles.
8. Serve with ketchup.