Zucchini Fritters With Mint Yoghurt
Golden, crispy zucchini fritters paired with a refreshing mint yoghurt. A light and flavorful dish that’s quick to prepare, perfect for lunch, brunch, or as a side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 8 fritters (about 4 servings)
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini, coarsely grated
- 1 1/2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Mint Yoghurt:
- 1/2 cup plain yoghurt
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini.
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini, Parmesan, green onions, breadcrumbs, parsley, and beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat half the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Scoop about 2 heaped tablespoons per fritter into the pan, flatten with a spatula, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer fritters to a paper towel–lined plate. Repeat with remaining oil and mixture to make about 8 fritters.
- In a small bowl, combine yoghurt with chopped mint.
- Serve fritters hot with mint yoghurt on the side.
Notes
- Add garlic or garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Swap Parmesan for feta for a tangier taste.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond meal for a gluten-free option.
- Pan-fry in a mix of oil and butter for extra crispness.
- Add cayenne or chili flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters with yoghurt
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
