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Easy Zucchini Fritters

Recipe by Rena Awada, Healthy Fitness Meals
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Easy Zucchini Fritters

About This Recipe

So crispy and tasty, these fritters are made with a variety of grated veggies, herbs, and parmesan cheese. A fun vegetarian recipe that's an easy appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Zucchini
    green zucchini preferred
  • 1 Small Sweet Potato, peeled
  • 1 Medium Carrot, peeled
  • 1/4 cup Finely chopped green onion
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons Chopped Parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Pepper, or to taste
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Rice Flour, or oat flour
    or all-purpose, wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup Ground Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Avocado oil, or olive oil
    for frying

Instructions

  1. The easiest way to prep the veggies is by using your food processor and setting up the small shredding blade. Alternatively, you can use a medium-small grater. The veggies need to be grated in small bits so they can cook evenly.
  2. Start by grating the zucchini, then squeeze as much water as you can and place them in a large bowl.
  3. Continue to shred the sweet potato and carrot and add it to the bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients: green onion, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, eggs, rice flour, and parmesan cheese. Using your hands or a large spoon, mix thoroughly until well combined.
  4. Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add about one spoonful of mixture into the pan, and gently press it down to create a round-shaped fritter.
  5. Cook about four fritters at a time for about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate until finished.
  6. Serve with your favorite dip and enjoy!

💡 Notes & Tips

  • Flour: use any flour you have on hand. Gluten-free or oat flour will be good substitutes. You may also use almond flour, but this will change how moist the fritters will be.
  • Tip: squeeze the water out of the veggies to remove any extra liquids from the veggies.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave when ready to serve.
  • You may freeze cooked fritters for up to 3 months.
  • Replace fresh garlic with one tablespoon of garlic powder.
Source: This recipe is from Rena Awada, Healthy Fitness Meals. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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