Description
These Zucchini, Feta, and Spinach Fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, packed with fresh vegetables and savory feta cheese. Paired with a refreshing homemade Garlic Tzatziki, this dish makes a perfect appetizer or light meal. Healthy, flavorful, and easy to make!
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Tzatziki:
- 1 ½ cups Greek yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons dill, chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
For the Zucchini, Feta, and Spinach Fritters:
- 2 medium zucchini, grated
- 3 handfuls baby spinach, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup minced fresh herbs (dill, mint, and oregano)
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 scallions, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
Instructions
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Prepare the Tzatziki:
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped cucumber, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Mix in chopped dill and season with kosher salt to taste. Stir until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the fritters to allow the flavors to meld.
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Make the Fritters:
- Place the grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with a little salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained zucchini, chopped spinach, crumbled feta, minced herbs, beaten eggs, minced scallions, and minced garlic. Stir to mix well.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper to the zucchini mixture and stir until the mixture is well combined.
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Cook the Fritters:
- Warm olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the fritter mixture into the hot oil, gently flattening each one with the back of the spoon to form round patties.
- Fry the fritters until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Once cooked, remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
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Serve:
- Serve the warm fritters with a generous dollop of the chilled garlic tzatziki on the side.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the fritters just before serving.
- You can substitute the all-purpose flour with chickpea flour for a gluten-free option.
- These fritters can be baked in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes if you prefer to avoid frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters with tzatziki
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 85mg