Source: Voltan, AdobeStockSometimes you want to cook something quick and delicious, but without meat. And that's when zucchini fritters come to the rescue! They are also an excellent seasonal dish that can easily diversify your diet in summer. A great choice for lunch, dinner, or just a snack. Take note of our 15 recipes!
1. Pan-Fried Zucchini Fritters
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThe simplest recipe that requires no effort at all.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 1 egg, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 bunch herbs, 8 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini, and finely chop the garlic and herbs in a blender. Mix all ingredients. Add flour gradually – according to consistency. Form the fritters and fry them in a pan on both sides.
2. Baked Zucchini Fritters with Cheese
Source: sdelalysami.ruA good option if you don't want to fry the fritters in oil.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 1 egg, 4 sprigs parsley, 4 green onion stalks, 60 g hard cheese, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1.5 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Grate and squeeze the zucchini, chop the herbs, and grate the cheese. Mix all ingredients except flour. Form the fritters, coat them in flour, and place them in a baking dish. Bake the zucchini fritters for about 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
3. Zucchini Fritters with Semolina
Source: malinika.ruIt's important to let the mixture with semolina sit for a while so it can swell.
You will need: 250 g zucchini, 1 egg, 4 tbsp semolina, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess juice. Mix all ingredients and let the mixture stand for 10-15 minutes. If it's too liquid, add a little flour. Form the fritters and fry them on both sides in a pan.
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4. Zucchini Fritters with Feta
Source: delo-vcusa.ruThis results in an original dish in the traditions of Greek cuisine, so it's best to serve the finished fritters with tzatziki sauce.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 4 sprigs dill, 2 green onion stalks, 100 g feta, 1 egg, 1 clove garlic, 2 sprigs mint, 2 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Grate and squeeze the zucchini, crumble the feta, and finely chop all the herbs with garlic. Mix all ingredients for the mixture, form the fritters, and fry them until golden brown on both sides over medium heat.
5. Zucchini and Minced Meat Fritters
Source: pinterest.comAny minced meat will do – beef, pork, or mixed.
You will need: 400 g minced meat, 300 g zucchini, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, spices, 2 tbsp semolina, 1 tbsp starch, 1 egg.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and garlic in a blender, grate and squeeze the zucchini, and mix all ingredients together. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes, form the fritters, and fry them on both sides until golden brown for 3-4 minutes.
6. Zucchini and Potato Fritters
Source: dzen.ruIt's almost impossible to resist such vegetable fritters!
You will need: 2 zucchini, 1 carrot, 1 potato, 10 g green onion, 2 tbsp flour, 2 eggs, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess juice. Grate the potato and carrot, finely chop the green onion, and mix all ingredients. Form the fritters and, if desired, coat them in breadcrumbs. Fry the fritters in a pan until golden brown on both sides over medium heat.
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7. Zucchini and Carrot Fritters with Cheese
Source: lobsterhouse.ruNot only delicious, but also very vibrant fritters with an appetizing hue.
You will need: 500 g zucchini, 100 g hard cheese, 1 carrot, 1 egg, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bunch herbs, 3 tbsp breadcrumbs, flour, spices.
Preparation: Grate and squeeze the zucchini. Separately grate the carrot and cheese, finely chop the herbs and garlic, and mix all this with the egg. Add spices and a little flour until it reaches the consistency of a fritter mixture. Form the fritters, coat them in breadcrumbs, and fry them on both sides until golden brown over medium heat.
8. Zucchini and Oatmeal Fritters
Source: pinterest.comYou'll need regular rolled oats, like Hercules.
You will need: 1 egg, 1 onion, 2 zucchini, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup boiling water, spices, flour.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the oats and let them cool completely. Finely chop the onion, and grate and squeeze the zucchini. Mix all this with the egg and spices to taste. Form the fritters, coat them in flour, and fry them in a pan for 3-4 minutes on each side over medium heat.
9. Zucchini and Chicken Fritters
Source: photoby.ruChicken breast is ideal for this recipe – a light and almost diet-friendly option.
You will need: 400 g chicken fillet, 300 g zucchini, 1 onion, 1 egg, 3 tbsp semolina, breadcrumbs, spices.
Preparation: Grate and squeeze the zucchini to remove juice. Pass the chicken and onion through a meat grinder, and mix everything with the egg, semolina, and spices. Let the mixture stand for 10-15 minutes, form the fritters, coat them in breadcrumbs, and fry them over medium heat on both sides until golden brown. Alternatively, bake the zucchini fritters for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F), flipping them once during cooking.
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10. Zucchini and Rice Fritters
Source: vostorg.buzzBy the way, these fritters turn out completely vegan and lean!
You will need: 1 zucchini, 1/2 onion, 1/3 cup rice, herbs, spices, breadcrumbs, flour.
Preparation: Grate and squeeze the zucchini, cook the rice, finely chop the onion and herbs, and mix everything together. If necessary, add a little flour, season, form the fritters, coat them in breadcrumbs, and fry until golden brown in a pan on both sides.
11. Zucchini and Cauliflower Fritters
Source: recepty-s-photo.ruSimply perfect vegetable fritters in taste and consistency.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 200 g cauliflower, 1 egg, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 onion, 3 tbsp flour, 10 g parsley, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini and squeeze it. Boil cauliflower florets until soft and mash them in a blender. Grate the onion, finely chop the parsley, and mix all ingredients. Form the fritters and fry them on both sides in a pan.
12. Zucchini and Buckwheat Fritters
Source: youtube.comAn interesting recipe for zucchini fritters instead of the usual rice and other additions.
You will need: 250 g zucchini, 50 g buckwheat, 100 ml water, 10 g each parsley and dill, 2 tbsp flour, 1 egg, spices, breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Cook buckwheat in water until done. Grate and squeeze the zucchini, finely chop the herbs, and mix them with the buckwheat. Add the egg, spices, and flour. Mix the batter, form the fritters, coat them in breadcrumbs, and fry until golden brown over medium heat.
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13. Zucchini and Eggplant Fritters
Source: za-edoy.ruAn enticing and appetizing seasonal recipe for vegetable dish lovers.
You will need: 150 g eggplant, 150 g zucchini, 60 g oat bran flour, 75 g hard cheese, 1 egg, 1 bunch cilantro, spices, 50 g breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Finely chop the zucchini and eggplant, or pass them through a meat grinder. Lightly squeeze out excess juice. Add grated cheese, spices, egg, and chopped cilantro. Also add the flour, mix the batter, form the fritters, and place them on parchment paper. Bake them in the oven for half an hour at 200 degrees Celsius (400°F). Flip them during the process.
14. Healthy Zucchini and Broccoli Fritters
Source: dzen.ruTo make the fritters even healthier and more filling, add 1-2 spoons of fiber to the mixture.
You will need: 500 g ground chicken, 150 g broccoli, 150 g zucchini, 1 onion, 1 egg, 30 g green onion, 3 tbsp pea flour, 100 ml yogurt, spices.
Preparation: Pass all vegetables through a meat grinder and finely chop the green onion. Mix them with the ground chicken, add the remaining ingredients, and mix everything together. Form the fritters and bake them in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F). Flip them once during cooking.
15. Zucchini Fritters with Mushrooms
Source: dzen.ruMushrooms give a more expressive taste to neutral zucchini.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 2 eggs, 3 tbsp flour, 4 mushrooms, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Chop the zucchini in a blender. Finely slice the mushrooms, mince the garlic, and mix all ingredients. Add more flour if necessary. Form the zucchini fritters and fry them in oil on both sides until golden brown.