Crispy Zucchini Fritters
Enjoy these healthy and crispy zucchini fritters served with a refreshing, zesty lemon garlic yogurt sauce. Perfect for a light snack or appetizer!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Colander
Ingredients
Lemon Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
Crispy Fritters
- 3 cups fresh zucchini, shredded
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for light pan-frying
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the high-protein Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, and garlic until smooth and creamy. Cover and chill in the fridge.
- Place your shredded zucchini in a colander and let it sit for 10 minutes. Wrap the zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as possible.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently stir together the drained zucchini, flour, Parmesan cheese, and beaten eggs until just combined.
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the pan, flattening them slightly. Cook for 2 minutes per side until golden-brown. Serve warm with the chilled sauce.
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 255, Total Carbs: 19g, Net Carbs: 17g, Fats: 15g, Protein: 11g.
