Description
These crispy and flavorful zucchini fritters are a delicious way to enjoy seasonal produce. Packed with shredded zucchini, cheeses, and aromatic garlic, these fritters make a perfect appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
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Zucchini Fritters:
- 2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed to remove excess water
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Grate the Zucchini: Grate the zucchini using the large holes of a box grater. Squeeze out excess moisture using a mesh bag or cheesecloth.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine zucchini, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cook Fritters: Heat oil in a pan, shape portions of the mixture into fritters, and cook 4-6 minutes on each side.
- Serve: Serve warm with Greek yogurt or sour cream, garnished with herbs and pepper.
Notes
- You can add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill to the fritter mixture for added flavor.
- For extra crispiness, you can dust the fritters with a little extra Panko before frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Zucchini fritters, appetizer, vegetarian, zucchini recipe, summer recipe
