Greek Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini fritters, also known as Kolokithokeftedes, are a popular dish in Greek cuisine. They are made with grated zucchini, herbs, and feta cheese, and are often served as an appetizer or side dish.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 500 gram Zucchini
- 150 gram Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
- 4 piece Green onions, chopped
- 1 piece Egg, beaten
- 60 gram All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out any excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, crumbled feta cheese, chopped mint leaves, chopped dill, chopped green onions, beaten egg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the zucchini mixture onto the heated pan and flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fritters from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the Greek Zucchini Fritters warm with tzatziki sauce or yogurt on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.