Zucchini Fritters
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Zucchini Fritters
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Easy to make, these tasty zucchini fritters are a great appetizer, side dish or vegetarian main. Pan fried, they have super crispy edges and they are a great way to get some extra veggies into your diet.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb zucchini grated and moisture removed (about 2 medium zucchini)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 green onions diced
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ cup flour gluten-free works well
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 Tablespoon olive oil divided
- sour cream for garnish
- chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Wash zucchini and trim off ends. Grate on the large holes of a box grater or using the grater attachment for the food processor. Place zucchini in a large mixing bowl, stir in 1 tsp salt and set aside for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, squeeze shredded zucchini tightly over the sink to remove extra water. It helps to wring it out in a cheesecloth or a linen towel if you have one. You can also let the zucchini sit in a colander over a large bowl to drain extra liquid. You should end up with 3 1/2 to 4 cups of squeezed shredded zucchini. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add chopped green onion, 2 lightly beaten eggs, grated parmesan cheese and minced garlic to the zucchini in the bowl. Add 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and stir until well combined.
- Place a large heavy bottomed cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the zucchini mixture a heaping tablespoon at a time and flatten out the tops slightly to make them pancake shaped. Sauté 3-5 minutes per side or until golden brown. If they brown too quickly, reduce the heat. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- Salt and squeeze the zucchini well before mixing with the rest of the ingredients. If you skip this step, your fritters will be to watery and won't hold together.
- Let the oil get hot in the pan before adding the zucchini batter.
- Adjust the heat of your pan if the fritters start browning too quickly. If the pan is too hot, the middles can still be raw.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
1115mg
(46%)
Potassium
428mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
504IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
210mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1115mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 428mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 504IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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