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.
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
Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 1115mg46%
Potassium 428mg12%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 504IU10%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 210mg21%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
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