Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 36 votes

Greek Zucchini Fritters With Feta

Greek zucchini fritters are a popular and delicious summer food. They are fragrant, easy to make, light, and really tasty.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

for the fritter mix
  • 4 medium green zucchini grated
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1½ cups greek feta cheese crumbled
  • 3/4 cup fresh mint measure the leaves only, chop after
  • 3/4 cup fresh basil measure the leaves only, chop after
  • 3/4 cup fresh dill measure the leaves only, chop after
  • 2 lemons zested
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground pepper
for cooking
  • 2-3 tbs olive oil
for serving
  • red pepper flakes optional
  • tzatziki optional

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Mix grated zucchini with a pinch of salt in a large colander and place in sink to drain for 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl mix zucchini, scallions, all herbs, feta, lemon zest, olive oil, and eggs. Fold in the flour. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cumin and coriander and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
  3. In a frying pan in medium-high heat add 2-3 tbs olive oil.
  4. Take a full tablespoonful of the mix and place it on the frying pan. Repeat 2-3 times depending on the size of your frying pan. Don't over crowd!
  5. With the help of two spoons shape the fritters into a round shape, tidy them up a little. Press lightly the top to flatten it. 
  6. Cook each side 3-4 minutes or until it has a nice golden color and they start to crisp up. Place them in paper towels or cookie rack to remove excess oil. 

Notes

  •  
  •  
  • Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.
  • You can use yellow squash instead of green zucchini. Or mix the two.
  • Add a cup of sweet corn to the mix. It will go well with the zucchini and feta and will add a different texture to these fritters. I love corn in the summer!
  • I prefer to fry my food in olive oil—even fries. Most Greeks do; they rarely use corn oil. You can get light olive oil which is very good for frying and sauteing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 590mg (25%) Potassium 352mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1324IU (26%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 311mg (31%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 590mg 25%
Potassium 352mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1324IU 26%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 311mg 31%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.