Fritada de Calavasa ( Squash or Zucchini )

Ingredients

• 4 -5 medium zucchini, grated and salted with 1 tsp salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 spring onions, chopped
• 1 carrot, grated (optional)
• 1/2 C  fresh parsley, dill and mint, chopped
• 1 tsp salt, a pinch of pepper and paprika
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 C flour or 2 medium potatoes, cooked and mashed or 2 slices of white bread, soaked (crust removed) and squeezed
• 4 Tbs oil
• 100 gr (1 C) gruyere (Swiss cheese), grated,  or bread crumbs for the top

Directions

1. Combine grated zucchini, chopped onion and 1 tsp salt. Leave it by side for 15 minutes.
2. Squeeze the mixture well with your hands. Or put the mixture into a cheese-cloth and squeeze, press with your hands. Try to remove all liquid. Put the mixture in a large bowl.
3. Add carrot (optional), parsley, dill, mint (a combination of all of them, or only one of them).
4. Add flour or mashed potatoes or bread.
5. Add the eggs one at a time (mix with a hand mixer if possible).
6. Pour the oil over the mixture, stirring well.
7. Optional, add half of the cheese. Mix well.
8. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
9. Top with the other half of grated cheese or with bread crumbs.
10. Bake in 180 C preheated oven for about 30 minutes, until lightly brown.