Greek Zucchini Fritters (Kolokithokeftedes)
Greek Zucchini Fritters have a crisp texture and fresh, herbal, and savory flavor! Enjoy your summer veggies with this 40 minute recipe.
Servings: 15
Ingredients
Mint Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried mint
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Fritters
- 1 1/2 lb zucchini grated
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup basil finely chopped
- 1/4 cup mint leaves finely chopped
- 2 tbsp dill finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Mint Yogurt Sauce
- Still together all the Mint Yogurt ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Fritters
- Line a large bowl with a thin kitchen towel. Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the zucchini on to the towel in the bowl. Sprinkle with the salt. Mix and squeeze the mixture with your hands. Let rest 10 minutes. Wrap the towel and squeeze tightly with your hands to release as much liquid as possible (discard).
- Transfer to a clean, medium bowl. Add the green onions, feta, eggs, herbs and spices. Mix until all of the ingredients are completely combined. Add the flour and mix just to combine, don't over mix.
- Place a skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil.
- Scoop 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture and carefully add them to the hot oil. Don't crowd the skillet or they will steam. Gently press down to form patties and spread them out. Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer to a paper towel lined plate or wire rack and repeat with remaining batter. Serve with Mint Yogurt Sauce, Tahini Yogurt Sauce or Tzatziki Sauce.
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Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg