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Greek Zucchini Fritters

Crispy Greek Zucchini Fritters Bursting with Fresh Flavor

Delight in these Greek Zucchini Fritters, crispy and full of fresh flavors. Ideal for snacks or appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 fritters
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fritters
  • 2 medium Zucchini Grated
  • 1 tsp Salt For flavor and moisture extraction
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients and adds richness
  • 2 medium Green Onions Chopped
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Spearmint Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill Chopped
  • to taste Pepper Freshly ground preferred
  • 150 g Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 100 g Self-Raising Flour For structure, use gluten-free if needed
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil For frying, mix of olive and sunflower oil is ideal
For the Yogurt Dip
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt High-fat recommended
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh or bottled
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill Chopped

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Box Grater
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Yogurt Dip Preparation
  1. Combine Greek yogurt with fresh dill and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Stir until well mixed and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Fritter Preparation
  1. Grate the zucchinis and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
  2. Squeeze out excess liquid from the grated zucchini using a clean towel or cheesecloth.
  3. In a bowl, combine drained zucchini, eggs, green onions, onion, spearmint, dill, pepper, feta, and flour until combined.
  4. Heat oil in a frying pan until it reaches 170°C / 340°F.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Drain fritters on paper towels and serve warm with yogurt dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust flavors per preference. Great for snacks or as appetizers.

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