Feta & Zucchini Fritters

Let’s go a little Greek. These crispy, golden zucchini fritters—packed with fresh herbs, tangy feta and a hint of nutmeg—are a flavorful nod to Mediterranean meze. Serve them hot with a dollop of cool tzatziki sauce and a sprinkle of fresh dill, and you’ve got yourself a plate of sunshine.

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Feta & Zucchini Fritters

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 227 kcal

Author Anastasia Midas

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lb. zucchini about 4 medium zucchini
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill or substitute half with Italian parsley
• 1/4 cup fresh mint
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta
• 1/4 tsp. fresh nutmeg
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil or butter

Instructions

1. Using hand grater or food processor, grate 4 cups zucchini. Sprinkle with kosher salt, stir and let sit 15 minutes.
2. Using strainer, press out excess water from zucchini (Note: Do not rinse it). Pat dry with paper towels.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4. In mixing bowl, mix zucchini with scallions, dill, mint, feta, nutmeg and egg.
5. In separate bowl, mix together flour and baking powder.
6. Stir flour mixture into zucchini mixture and combine into thick batter.
7. In skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil or butter. Drop in spoonfuls of batter and press down with spatula to sear 3 minutes per side until golden.
8. Transfer wire oven rack or parchment-lined pan and bake in oven 10 minutes until slightly puffed.
9. Serve topped with tzatziki sauce and fresh dill.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Feta & Zucchini Fritters

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 58mg19%

Sodium 728mg30%

Potassium 645mg18%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 1177IU24%

Vitamin C 39mg47%

Calcium 184mg18%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.