Zucchini Fritters with Greek Yogurt Ranch
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4.0
9 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
21 mins
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Servings
6 fritters
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Calories
180 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Zucchini Fritters with Greek Yogurt Ranch
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Shredded zucchini is mixed with garlic, Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs then fried to create little green clouds of Heaven.
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Ingredients
Zucchini Fritters
- 2 small zucchini
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ cup green onion chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- 1 egg beaten
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup olive oil
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons milk plus more as needed
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped
- ½ teaspoon white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Zucchini Fritters
- Shred the zucchini into a strainer and then sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Allow the zucchini to sit in the strainer in the sink or over a bowl for 10 minutes.
- Using layered paper towels (or some cheesecloth), squeeze all the liquid out of the zucchini that you can. Place the zucchini into a mixing bowl.
- Chop the garlic and sprinkle a tiny bit of salt on it. Continue to chop the garlic, and then mash it with a fork until it becomes a paste. You can also use the flat side of your knife blade to do this. (see note)
- Add the garlic paste to the zucchini along with the green onion, parsley, dill, beaten egg, parmesan cheese, and flour. Mix until well combined.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, use a large soup spoon to drop about 3 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture into the hot oil. Use a spatula to flatten the ball into a fritter (pancake).
- Cook the fritters for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. I can usually fit 2-3 in my pan at once. Be sure you don't overcrowd the pan, or they won't crisp up nicely.
- Remove the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining zucchini mixture. I can usually make about six 3-inch fritters.
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
- Sprinkle the salt over the minced garlic while it's still on the cutting board. Using the side of the knife blade, press the salt into the minced garlic and scrape. Continue to do this until the garlic and salt become a paste.
- Add the garlic paste to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add in remaining ingredients to the bowl and whisk until smooth. You can add extra milk, a little at a time, to thin out the dressing to your liking.
- Chill the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours to let the flavors develop. (You can use this dressing right away, but it'll taste so much better if you wait!)
- Serve the fritters while still warm on a platter with a bowl of Greek yogurt ranch for dipping alongside.
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Notes
- Nutritional information is for 1 fritter and 2 tablespoons of dip.
- The ranch recipe makes about 1 cup of dip, so there will most likely be some extra.
- You can chop up all the garlic at once so you don't have to make the garlic past for the fritters and then again for the dressing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
1147mg
(48%)
Potassium
209mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
619IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
171mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1147mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 619IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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