Description
Delicious Mediterranean-inspired zucchini fritters packed with fresh spinach, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs, served with a refreshing garlic tzatziki sauce. Perfect as a light appetizer or a flavorful snack, these fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them a healthy and satisfying vegetarian dish.
Ingredients
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Fritters
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated and drained
- 1 cup packed fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil for pan-frying
Garlic Tzatziki
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Grate the zucchinis and place the grated zucchini into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible to avoid soggy fritters.
- Mix the fritter batter: In a large bowl, combine the drained zucchini, finely chopped spinach, crumbled feta, eggs, flour, sliced green onions, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Cook the fritters: Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, drop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture per fritter into the skillet. Flatten each slightly with the back of a spoon. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
- Prepare the garlic tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve to let flavors meld.
- Serve: Serve the warm zucchini fritters alongside the chilled garlic tzatziki sauce for dipping. Enjoy as an appetizer or light meal.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly dust the fritters with flour before frying.
- You can substitute kale for spinach if desired for a different flavor and texture.
- These fritters reheat well in the oven or air fryer, making them great for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fritters with 2 tablespoons tzatziki
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
