Description
Deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these zucchini fritters are quick to prepare and a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 Avocado or chopped tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Herbs, fresh (such as parsley, dill, or basil), chopped
- 1/4 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium Zucchinis, grated
- 1 Lemon juice, fresh (from 1 lemon)
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 cup Cornmeal
- 1/4 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Olive oil or cooking spray for frying
Instructions
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Combine grated zucchini, avocado (or tomatoes), garlic, herbs, onion, lemon juice, flour, baking powder, pepper, cornmeal, nutritional yeast, salt, and yogurt in a bowl.
- Mix until well combined.
- Heat olive oil or cooking spray in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the skillet and flatten slightly.
- Cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For best results, ensure zucchini is well-drained to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: zucchini fritters, crispy fritters, vegetarian appetizer, easy snacks