Description
These crispy Zucchini Fritters are a delicious way to enjoy zucchini. They are packed with flavor from green onions and seasoned perfectly. Serve with a dollop of sour cream for a delightful appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb zucchini, about 2 large or 5 medium
- 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, divided
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- olive oil for sautéing
- sour cream, to serve
Instructions
- Grate Zucchini: Grate zucchini and toss with 1 tsp salt. Let sit for 10 minutes then squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine zucchini, eggs, green onions, flour, baking powder, remaining salt, and pepper.
- Cook Fritters: Heat olive oil in a pan, scoop mixture into patties, and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve: Serve hot with sour cream on the side.
Notes
- You can add grated cheese or herbs for extra flavor.
- For a healthier option, try baking the fritters instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg