Explore a healthier twist on traditional zucchini fritters recipe with this easy-to-follow recipe from nefis.lezzetim. Rather than deep-frying, these fritters are pan-fried with minimal oil, retaining all the delicious flavors without the excess grease. Perfect for a light and tasty snack or side dish, they’re sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 medium zucchini
- Half a bunch of parsley
- Half a bunch of dill
- 2 spring onions
- Some grated cheese
- 2 eggs
- Half a cup of olive oil
- 1 cup of flour
- Half a packet of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- Half a teaspoon of salt
Instructions:
- Grate the zucchini using the coarse side of a grater and squeeze out the excess juice.
- Finely chop the parsley, dill, and spring onions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, chopped greens, grated cheese, eggs, olive oil, flour, baking powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix until well combined and you have a thick batter.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add a spoonful of the batter, spreading it slightly to form pancakes.
- Cook the fritters for a few minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve the fritters hot, allowing them to cool slightly to firm up.
Enjoy your low-fat zucchini fritters!