Description
These crispy Vegetable Fritters are a delightful way to enjoy a medley of zucchini, carrots, and onions. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, these savory fritters are packed with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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Zucchini Fritters:
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Place grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine zucchini, carrot, onion, parsley, and garlic. Add flour, eggs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and paprika; mix well.
- Cook Fritters: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Scoop portions of the mixture into the skillet, flatten, and cook for 3–4 minutes per side.
- Finish and Serve: Drain cooked fritters on paper towels. Serve warm with dip.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs instead of flour.
- You can substitute sweet potato, corn, or chopped spinach for some of the vegetables.
- To make gluten-free, use gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
