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The Best Greek Zucchini Fritters Recipe — Ready in 30 Minutes

Preview of The Best Greek Zucchini Fritters Recipe — Ready in 30 Minutes
Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min
Serves
12
Calories
191 kcal
Carbs
14.40 g

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbszucchini ((about 4 medium zucchini))
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 0.5 cupchopped green onion ((or sub 1/4 cup shredded white onion))
  • 0.25 cupfresh dill ((or sub flat leaf parsley))
  • 0.5 cupcrumbled feta cheese
  • 1 largeegg
  • 0.5 cupall-purpose flour ((or gluten-free flour blend or almond flour + 1 more egg))
  • 0.5 tspbaking powder
  • 0.25 tspfresh nutmeg
  • 0.25 tspsalt
  • 0.25 tsppepper (to taste)
  • 1 tsplemon zest (optional)
  • 2 tbspolive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Grate the zucchini and let it sit with salt for 15-20 minutes to release water.

  2. 2

    Strain the zucchini to remove excess moisture and dry it using a kitchen towel.

  3. 3

    Preheat the oven to 350F.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, whisk the egg and mix in the zucchini, dill, green onions, feta, lemon zest, nutmeg, salt and pepper, and then stir in the flour and baking powder.

  5. 5

    Heat olive oil in a skillet and form batter into ping-pong sized balls, searing until golden brown on both sides.

  6. 6

    Transfer to the oven to cook through for about 10-15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve with Tzatziki Sauce and a dill sprig.