Easy Zucchini Fritters

Name: Easy Zucchini Fritters recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds zucchini, grated; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 cloves garlic, minced; kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil

by Erica Carlson 1 year ago

4.6 (10)

5 minutes

157 kcal

12.5 g carbs

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Description

These fritters are unbelievably easy to make, low in calories, and the perfect way to sneak in some veggies!

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds zucchini, grated
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Toss zucchini and salt together in a large colander and place in sink to drain for 10 minutes.
2. Put zucchini in the middle of a piece of cheesecloth; wrap cheesecloth around zucchini and squeeze to drain as much moisture from zucchini as possible.
3. Mix flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, kosher salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in zucchini.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Scoop batter by the tablespoon into the hot skillet and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 4 servings

calories: 157 kcal

carbohydrates: 12.5 g

protein: 6.5 g

saturated fat: 2.3 g

cholesterol: 50.9 mg

sodium: 792.9 mg

fiber: 2.1 g

sugar: 3.1 g