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Zucchini Fritters with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Delicious Zucchini Fritters with Refreshing Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Enjoy crispy Zucchini Fritters with a tangy Lemon Yogurt Sauce, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fritters
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fritters
  • 2 cups Grated zucchini Squeeze out excess moisture.
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 2 large Eggs Or flax eggs for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Black or red pepper.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh garlic can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped parsley Can substitute with chives or basil.
  • 1/4 cup Oil For frying; use vegetable or olive oil.
For the Lemon Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain yogurt Greek yogurt for thickness.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Just a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest For extra flavor.

Equipment

  • box grater
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Zucchini: Wash, grate zucchini, and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean cloth.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Combine zucchini, flour, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley in a bowl. Mix well.
  3. Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Form Fritters: Scoop out the mixture and shape into patties, flatten slightly.
  5. Fry: Place fritters in the hot oil, frying for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Drain: Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  7. Make Sauce: Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and lemon zest until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to squeeze out enough moisture from the zucchini for crispy fritters. Fry in small batches for even cooking.

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