Healthy Zucchini Fritters

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4.8

1,171 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    12 Units

  • Calories

    62 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Healthy Zucchini Fritters

These zucchini fritters use grated and drained zucchini mixed with whole wheat flour, eggs, and salt to form a simple batter fried to golden brown. The fritters offer a tender texture inside with a crispy exterior and a mild, savory flavor from the zucchini and seasoning, ideal as a light snack or side dish.

Description

Healthy Zucchini Fritters combine grated zucchini, well-drained to remove excess moisture, with whole wheat flour, eggs, and salt to create a batter. Cooking the batter in neutral oil over medium heat produces small, golden fritters with a crisp outside and soft, tender centers. The use of whole wheat flour adds a subtle nuttiness and a bit more texture than white flour.

Serve these fritters warm, accompanied by sour cream and fresh herbs as suggested, which adds freshness and a creamy contrast. They can work as a side or a light vegetarian snack. Their mild flavor and firm texture accept various toppings or dips.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cup zucchini grated, and squeezed to drain
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil for cooking, generic cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Combine zucchini together with flour, eggs, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Preheat oil in a skillet. Spoon small amounts of mixture into the pan. 
  3. Fry on each side until golden brown.
  4. Serve with sour cream and fresh herbs.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 62kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 206mg (9%) Potassium 82mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 81IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Units

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 62kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 206mg 9%
Potassium 82mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 81IU 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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