Easy Zucchini Fritters

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

These fritters are unbelievably easy to make, low in calories, and the perfect way to sneak in some veggies!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Easy Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds zucchini

grated

1 teaspoon salt

¼ cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 large egg

beaten

2 cloves garlic

minced

kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Toss zucchini and salt together in a large colander and place in sink to drain for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Put zucchini in the middle of a piece of cheesecloth; wrap cheesecloth around zucchini and squeeze to drain as much moisture from zucchini as possible.

Step 3

Mix flour Parmesan cheese egg garlic kosher salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in zucchini.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Scoop batter by the tablespoon into the hot skillet and fry until golden brown about 2 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information

Easy Zucchini Fritters

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 157

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.5g 13%

Carbohydrates: 12.5g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 9%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 9.8g 15%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 11%

Cholesterol: 50.9mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 423.6IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.5mg 19%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 26%

Vitamin C: 29.4mg 49%

Folate: 70.1mcg 18%

Calcium: 91.9mg 9%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 34.5mg 12%

Potassium: 483.6mg 14%

Sodium: 792.9mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 88.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.