Squash and Zucchini Pilaf Cakes
1 yellow squash
1 zucchini
small bunch parsley
2-3 cloves garlic
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
seasoning to taste
1 cup cooked rice
Tzatziki Sauce
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 large cucumber
2-3 cloves garlic
small bunch parsley (1/4 cup chopped)
1/2 tsp tumeric
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne
salt to taste
juice and pulp from 1 lemon
juice and pulp from 1 lime
broccoli flowers (garnish)
feta cheese (garnish)
Directions:
Make the Tzatiki first. Chop all of your elements that need to be chopped fine and throw them into the mixing bowl with the cup of yogurt. Add your spices and citrus juice, whip vigorously, and chill. You may add fresh mint if you like.
Now for the cakes. Chop all of the vegetables finely and throw them into a mixing bowl. Add any herbs and spices at this time. Some excellent choices are basil, oregano, paprika, cayenne, salt and tumeric. Mix in the rice, 1/4 cup of flour and stir. As the mixture begins to thicken, add water as necessary, and/or more flour. Once the mixture can be formed into patties, saute them up and serve topped with the chilled tzatziki sauce, feta cheese and broccoli flowers.
