Description
Crispy zucchini fritters served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
- For the Tzatziki:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, flour, beaten eggs, Parmesan cheese, green onions, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until just combined.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, lemon juice, and minced garlic for the tzatziki. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the zucchini mixture into the hot skillet, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove fritters from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the zucchini fritters warm with the tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- Ensure you squeeze as much moisture as possible from the grated zucchini for crispier fritters.
- You can add other herbs like mint or parsley to the tzatziki for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters with 2 tbsp tzatziki
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: zucchini fritters, tzatziki, appetizer, vegetarian, pan-fried, easy recipe