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Zucchini Fritters with Greek Yogurt Ranch
4 from 9 votes

Zucchini Fritters with Greek Yogurt Ranch

Shredded zucchini is mixed with garlic, Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs then fried to create little green clouds of Heaven.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 6 fritters
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

Zucchini Fritters
  • 2 small zucchini
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ cup green onion chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
  • ¼ cup dill chopped, fresh
  • 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 Greek yogurt plain, non-fat
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons milk plus more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon chives chopped
  • ½ teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Zucchini Fritters
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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)
  4. Add the garlic paste to the zucchini along with the green onion, parsley, dill, beaten egg, parmesan cheese, and flour. Mix until well combined.
  5. 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).
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!)
  4. Serve the fritters while still warm on a platter with a bowl of Greek yogurt ranch for dipping alongside.

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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 fritters

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% 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.