Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Dill
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These crispy zucchini fritters make a wonderful starter or side dish, and they’re a delicious way to use up your summer zucchini.
The word fritter usually conjures up something heavy and deep-fried, but these zucchini fritters are as light as can be. Serve them as a light vegetarian meal or mezze (small plate) with tzatziki and a Greek salad, or as a side dish to my chicken kabobs, grilled chicken or or Greek-style lamb burgers.
What You’ll Need To Make Zucchini Fritters
Step-by-Step Instructions
Begin by shredding the zucchini on a box grater or in a food processor.
Transfer the zucchini to a fine mesh strainer, then toss with the salt to draw out the liquid.
Let the shredded zucchini sit for about ten minutes, and then use your hands to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. As you can see, there will be a lot of liquid.
Whisk the eggs in a medium mixing bowl.
Add the zucchini, scallions, dill, feta, garlic, and pepper.
Mix well.
Sprinkle the flour (or corn starch) and baking powder over top.
Stir again until evenly mixed.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet, and then drop the batter into the pan. Pan-fry until golden brown on both sides.
Drain the zucchini fritters on paper towels.
Serve warm or room temperature with lemon wedges.
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Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Dill
These crispy zucchini fritters make a wonderful starter or side dish, and they’re a delicious way to use up your summer zucchini.
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium), trimmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 scallions, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Shred the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater or in a food processor fitted with the shredding disk. Transfer the zucchini to a fine mesh strainer and set over a bowl. Toss the zucchini with the salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. Wring all of the excess liquid out of the zucchini with your hands, then set aside.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Mix in the dried zucchini, scallions, dill, feta, garlic and black pepper. Sprinkle the flour (or corn starch) and baking powder over mixture and stir until uniformly incorporated.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Drop 2-tablespoon sized portions into the pan, then use the back of a spoon to gently press the batter into 2-inch-wide fritters. Pan-fry until golden brown on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate. Add a bit more oil to the pan if necessary, then repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm or room temperature with lemon wedges.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooked fritters can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat them on a cookie sheet in a 200°F oven until heated through.
Nutrition Information
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- Serving size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 152
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Sodium: 288 mg
- Cholesterol: 73 mg
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Have made this recipe many times since I came across it a month or so ago. I add ¼ cup bread crumbs and some lemon juice, and it’s wonderful. I usually re-heat a few for lunch. My only issue is with the serving size… unless you’re making quarter sized fritters, this recipe has never yielded 12 for me.
Love this recipe! Its a perfect way to get my young son to eat vegetables without a lot of added fat. They are great off the griddle or chilled as a snack. Great way to use up extra zucchini from the garden, too. Thanks for a great recipe!
Just made them and they are delicious !!
A little bit wet in the middle, but not a problem at all 🙂
Great way to use Zucchini I really liked it as a side dish or for breakfast with bacon and eggs.
I did a variation for dinner where I grated carrots, potatoes and green pepper and added them with the zucchini. My husband really liked it, tasted great.
Is it possible to bake it in a 9×13 pan if I am crunched for time?
Hi Rina, Unfortunately, that won’t work. Sorry!
Could these be made as mini tarts in mini tart pans and baked rather than fried?
Hi Susan, Unfortunately, I don’t think that will work with this recipe — sorry!
I went ahead and made them as mini-patties — bite size, and served them room temperature with your Tzatziki (Low Fat Yogurt and Cucumber Dip) recipe. Even my husband, who is no zucchini fan, ate 5 of them. One of the tricks is to make sure the oil you cook them in is REALLY hot so they brown and crisp.
I have an allergy to onions and so many recipe’s call for onions, shallots etc. Any recommendations to a replacement for flavor?
How about garlic?
I’ve tried several recipes for zucchini fritters over the years and these are the absolute best!! Not only are they delicious fresh made, but are so good warmed up later – even for breakfast.
I made these two days ago and they were so good. The best way to use of all the summer squash growing in the garden!
I made your zucchini fritters last night for a big family dinner! They were outstanding, everyone commented on them…the taste of the feta and dill was amazing!
The fritters immediately became a family favorite! My son asked that I make them again when he and his wife come to visit!
Thank you:)