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Zucchini Fritters (gluten-free, low-carb, keto)

Zucchini fritters are the perfect appetizer or small bite. And these goat cheese zucchini fritters are topped with a creamy garlic, chive, yogurt sauce.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 10 fritters
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds zucchini about 2 to 3 medium to large zucchini
  • 1 shallot finely diced
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil for frying
Garlic, Chive Yogurt Sauce:
  • 1 cup PLAIN yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Grate the zucchini. Grate the zucchini and put into a bowl. Sprinkle with a bit of kosher salt, stir together and let stand for 20 minutes. The salt will work to draw the moisture out of the zucchini.
  2. Drain the zucchini. Squeeze out the liquid from the zucchini, with either a nut milk bag or cheesecloth, then return to a clean bowl.
  3. Mix together. Add the shallot, eggs, almond flour, goat cheese, salt and pepper. Then stir to combine.
  4. Fry the zucchini fritters. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Using either your hands or a spoon, dollop out mounds (approximately ¼ cup worth) of the mixture into the hot pan. Using a spatula, push down each fritter to flatten. Cook the fritters for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until they're lightly golden. Remove the fritters from the pan and place them on a paper towel to dab away any extra oil.
  5. Make the sauce. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the yogurt, garlic, chives, salt, and pepper.
  6. Serve. Serve the fritters with a dollop of the sauce, then enjoy!

Notes

  • To Store: Place cooled fritters in an airtight container and store for up to 5 days in the fridge. 
  • Place cooled fritters in an airtight container and store for up to 5 days in the fridge. 
  • To Freeze: Use a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 2 months in the freezer. 
  • Use a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 2 months in the freezer. 
  • Make sure to thaw the fritters either overnight in the fridge or on the counter for about 30 minutes. Then simply reheat in the microwave. Or for a more crisp texture, bake them in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes, until warmed through.
  • To Store: Place cooled fritters in an airtight container and store for up to 5 days in the fridge. 
  • To Freeze: Use a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 2 months in the freezer. 
  • To Reheat: Make sure to thaw the fritters either overnight in the fridge or on the counter for about 30 minutes. Then simply reheat in the microwave. Or for a more crisp texture, bake them in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes, until warmed through.
  • If you'd like to use coconut flour instead of almond flour, start with 1/4 cup and add more as needed. Coconut flour is highly absorbent, so you can use less.

Nutrition Information

Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 167mg (7%) Potassium 236mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 280IU (6%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10fritters

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 167mg 7%
Potassium 236mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 280IU 6%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

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