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Crispy Zucchini Fritters Recipe
This delicious zucchini fritters recipe is unbelievably easy to make, low carb, and they are the perfect way to sneak in some extra veggies! Perfect as a side dish, light lunch or simple snack, these crispy fritters are a great way to use up leftover zucchini.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 64 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Zucchini Fritters
- 1 medium zucchini about 1 cup
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 Tbsp freshly chopped chives
- 1 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for pan frying
Dill Sauce
- 1/2 cup PLAIN yogurt
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 coves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill or 1/2 tsp dried dill
Instructions
- Heat a thin layer of cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Shred the zucchini and place into a large colander. Wrap the shredded zucchini in a thin kitchen towel. Squeeze and twist over the sink to drain as much water as possible.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, egg, flour, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, chives, parsley as well as salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine well.
- Drop large tablespoons of the zucchini mixture into the heated oil in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Remove the fritters from the oil, and place on a towel lined plate to drain and cool.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Dill Sauce
- Make the dill sauce by mixing the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and dill together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
Serving
10
Calories
64kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
47mg
(2%)
Potassium
88mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
137IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10 | |
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 137IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.