5 from 3 votes
Zucchini Fritters (with Feta and Dill)
These zucchini fritters are golden crisp on the outside and deliciously tender inside with a flavor boost from feta cheese and fresh dill.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
396 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini grated to make 3 cups, medium
- 1 cup onion red, chopped
- 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 egg whisked
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup dill chopped, fresh
- ½ cup canola oil divided, or grapeseed oil
- 2 tablespoons butter , divided
- lemon sliced
Instructions
- Place the zucchini in a large bowl and mix it with the flour, baking powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and eggs until well combined. Fold in the feta cheese and chopped dill.
- Heat ¼ cup of the oil with 1 tablespoon of butter in a large cast iron or non-stick skillet. When hot, spoon ¼ cup of the mixture into the pan, molding it into a round pancake. Repeat to make 2-3 more cakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden, flip, and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel. Add more oil and butter to the skillet and repeat the cooking process until the batter is gone.
- Serve warm or at room temperature and garnish with more feta and chopped dill with a squeeze of lemon.
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Notes
- tzatziki sauce
- The pancakes can be made ahead, refrigerated, then reheated in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
- Serve with tzatziki sauce if desired
Nutrition Information
Calories
396kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
20g
(118%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
768mg
(32%)
Potassium
494mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
596IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 396kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20g | 118% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 768mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 596IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.