Cheesy Courgette Fritters
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
241 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
International
Cheesy Courgette Fritters
Description
This recipe uses grated unpeeled courgette mixed with eggs, shredded cheddar, flour, and salt to form a batter. The moisture in the courgette is gently squeezed out to help the fritters hold together when cooked. The batter is spooned into a heated pan with oil and fried until golden on both sides.
The resulting fritters feature a soft, cheesy center with a crispy, slightly browned crust. The cheddar cheese adds a creamy, savory flavor that melds with the subtle sweetness of the courgette. Cooking over medium heat allows the fritters to cook through without burning.
They can be served warm, accompanied by sour cream with chopped chives to introduce fresh herbaceous notes or sweet chili sauce for a contrast of sweet heat. This pairing enhances the mild flavors of the fritters.
The notes suggest easy adaptations including substituting flax egg and vegan cheese for a vegan version, or gluten-free flour for those avoiding gluten. The cooked fritters freeze well and reheat nicely in a pan or oven for convenient make-ahead options.
Ingredients
- 9 oz zucchini approximately 1 zucchini, aka courgette; 250g
- 2 egg
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded, 50g
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour 100g; aka plain flour
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
To serve (optional):
- sour cream chopped chives
- chives chopped chives
- sweet chilli sauce
Instructions
- Coarsely grate the raw unpeeled courgette, then gently squeeze out some of the moisture in a clean tea towel.
- Add the grated courgette, eggs and cheese to a large bowl, then mix well.
- Add the flour and salt and gently combine.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, then drop in heaped tablespoonfuls of the mixture. Cook for a few minutes until golden, turn and cook the other side. Repeat to use up the remaining batter, adding more oil as necessary.
- Serve warm with sour cream and chives and/or sweet chilli sauce.
Notes
- Use a clean towel to squeeze excess moisture from grated courgette for better fritter texture.
- To make vegan, replace eggs with flax egg and use vegan cheese or nutritional yeast.
- Substitute gluten-free flour to make this recipe suitable for gluten intolerance.
- Cooked fritters can be frozen and reheated in a pan or oven without losing texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 405mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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