Mediterranean Zucchini Fritters

Welcome to a world where vegetables are transformed into irresistible bites! These Mediterranean Zucchini Fritters combine the crisp freshness of zucchini with aromatic herbs and spices from the Mediterranean region. Each bite is a celebration of texture and flavor, making them an ideal snack or appetizer for any gathering. Paired with a cool tzatiki dip, these fritters are not only delicious but also light and healthy.

“Zucchini Fritters: A savory delight that brings sunshine to your plate.”

Highlights

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 12 fritters
• Calories: 130kcal per serving

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchinis, grated (about 4 cups)
• Salt, for drawing out moisture from the zucchini
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or chickpea flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• Black pepper, to taste
• Olive oil, for frying

Tzatiki Sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cucumber, grated and drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• Juice of half a lemon
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Zucchini: Place the grated zucchini in a colander over a bowl and sprinkle generously with salt. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to draw out moisture. Squeeze the excess water from the zucchini using your hands or a clean kitchen towel.

2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained zucchini with flour, eggs, onion, garlic, dill, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. Heat Oil for Frying: Heat about 1/4 inch of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. When hot, use a spoon to scoop the batter into small mounds onto the skillet, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon.

4. Cook the Fritters: Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning. Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Tzatiki Sauce Instructions

1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, mint, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.

2. Chill the Dip: Let the tzatiki sauce chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Estimated nutrition for this recipe, keep in mind that it may vary based on ingredients selected or substituted:

• Serving: 1 fritter with tzatiki
• Calories: 130kcal
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g

Welcome to a world where vegetables are transformed into irresistible bites! These Mediterranean Zucchini Fritters combine the crisp freshness of zucchini with aromatic herbs and spices from the Mediterranean region. Each bite is a celebration of texture and flavor, making them an ideal snack or appetizer for any gathering. Paired with a cool tzatiki dip, these fritters are not only delicious but also light and healthy.

“Zucchini Fritters: A savory delight that brings sunshine to your plate.”

Highlights

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 12 fritters
• Calories: 130kcal per serving

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchinis, grated (about 4 cups)
• Salt, for drawing out moisture from the zucchini
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or chickpea flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• Black pepper, to taste
• Olive oil, for frying

Tzatiki Sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cucumber, grated and drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• Juice of half a lemon
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Zucchini: Place the grated zucchini in a colander over a bowl and sprinkle generously with salt. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to draw out moisture. Squeeze the excess water from the zucchini using your hands or a clean kitchen towel.

2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained zucchini with flour, eggs, onion, garlic, dill, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. Heat Oil for Frying: Heat about 1/4 inch of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. When hot, use a spoon to scoop the batter into small mounds onto the skillet, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon.

4. Cook the Fritters: Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning. Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Tzatiki Sauce Instructions

1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, mint, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.

2. Chill the Dip: Let the tzatiki sauce chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Estimated nutrition for this recipe, keep in mind that it may vary based on ingredients selected or substituted:

• Serving: 1 fritter with tzatiki
• Calories: 130kcal
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g