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Zucchini Fritters

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Zucchini fritters cooked golden and tender with simple ingredients. A quick, comforting Let’s Veg recipe perfect for easy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 81
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium zucchini grated
  • ½ tsp salt for draining zucchini
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour or chickpea flour
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley or green onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for frying

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Place grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit 10 minutes.
  2. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  3. Transfer zucchini to a bowl; add eggs, flour, herbs, garlic, and pepper. Mix to combine.
  4. Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan and flatten gently.
  6. Cook 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
  7. Drain briefly and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 370mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 349IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Drain zucchini well for the crispiest fritters
Serve with yogurt, sour cream, or lemon
Add chili flakes for gentle heat

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