Zucchini Fritters
Shredded zucchini is mixed with garlic, Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs then fried to create little green clouds of Heaven.
Servings 6
Calories 172kcal
Ingredients
- 2 small zucchini
- 2 tsp salt plus a pinch
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 c green onion chopped
- 1/4 c fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 c fresh dill chopped
- 1 egg beaten
- 3/4 c Parmesan grated
- 1/4 c flour
- 1/4 c olive oil
Instructions
- shred zucchini and sprinkle with 2 tsp of salt then allow to sit in a strainer in the sink or over a bowl for 10 min
- squeeze all the liquid out of the zucchini
- place the zucchini in a bowl
- chop the garlic and sprinkle a tiny bit of salt on it, then continue to chop
- using a fork, mash the garlic into a paste
- add to bowl with zucchini along with green onion, parsley, dill, beaten egg, parmesan cheese, and flour
- mix well
- heat oil in large skillet over med high heat
- using large soup spoon drop about 3 tbsp of zucchini mixture into the hot oil and flatten with a spatula
- cook for 2-3 min or until golden brown then flip and cook the other side another 2-3 min also until gold brown
- remove and allow to cool slightly on a paper towl
- serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 994mg | Potassium: 231mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 17.7mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 1.1mg