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Za'atar Spiced Zucchini Fritters Recipe with Homemade Labneh

Dive into the flavors of the Mediterranean with this Za'atar Spiced Zucchini Fritters Recipe! Complete with a fresh, homemade labneh recipe, this divine dish is the perfect appetizer to share, or indulge in as a vegetarian dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 181 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegetarian , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini grated
  • 1 small sweet yellow onion grated
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons za'atar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • 1 ½ cup feta grated
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup 2% milk
  • olive oil for griddling
  • 1 cup labneh*

Instructions

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  1. Line a colander with cheesecloth and add the grated zucchini, onion, and kosher salt. Toss gently to combine and let drain for 10 minutes. Gather ends of the cheesecloth and squeeze as much liquid as possible from the zucchini and onion.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, za'atar, cumin, pepper, and feta cheese. Stir gently, then add the egg and milk and stir to combine. Batter with seem dry. Add the zucchini and onion and stir until thoroughly mixed.
  3. Preheat Cuisinart 360 Griddle Cooking Center to high heat. Once hot, drizzle with olive oil. Once the olive oil is shimmering, add 2-3 tablespoons of batter and let cook for 5-10 seconds before taking a fork and spreading the batter out into a very thin patty. The thinner the patty, the crispier it will cook. Let cook for 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp, adding more oil to the griddle as needed. Cook fritters in batches until done, then serve alongside fresh labneh and enjoy!

Notes

  • *prep the fresh labneh the night before by stirring together 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt with ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Add mixture to cheesecloth and let strain over a bowl in the fridge overnight, or over the sink in the morning if you're short on time (it strains faster in warmer temps). The longer it strains, the thicker the labneh will be. Spoon into a serving dish and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with za'atar seasoning and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 494mg (21%) Potassium 366mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 280IU (6%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 264mg (26%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181

% Daily Value*

Calories 181kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 494mg 21%
Potassium 366mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 280IU 6%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 264mg 26%
Iron 2mg 11%

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