Zucchini-Parmesan Cheese Fritters

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

Make these easy bite-sized zucchini Parmesan cheese fritters for a healthy and delicious snack any time of the day!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 fritters

Zucchini-Parmesan Cheese Fritters

Ingredients

3 large zucchini

finely grated

½ teaspoon salt

1 egg

5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

¼ teaspoon salt

ground black pepper to taste

oil for frying

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

or to taste

1 pinch salt

¼ cup sour cream

for topping

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine zucchini and salt in a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes. Pour mixture onto a clean dish towel or cheesecloth and squeeze to drain completely.

Step 2

Whisk egg in a bowl and add flour Parmesan cheese salt and pepper. Stir in drained zucchini and mix well.

Step 3

Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat. Add batter by the tablespoon. Cook fritters until golden brown on both sides about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and salt. Serve immediately with sour cream.

Nutritional Information

Zucchini-Parmesan Cheese Fritters

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 138

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.4g 7%

Carbohydrates: 6.7g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 11.4g 18%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 13%

Cholesterol: 23.3mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 266.8IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 16.5mg 28%

Folate: 38.5mcg 10%

Calcium: 52.7mg 5%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 19.7mg 7%

Potassium: 277.5mg 8%

Sodium: 248mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 102.9

*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.