These zucchini fritters are very easy to make and have almost no calories. They are an amazing way to make yourself a quick snack and add some vegetables to your nutrition. The recipe will excite you because of the astonishing flavors that the fritters are combined with, not to mention the healthiness of the avocado which will be used as a dip.
These fritters can be made for lunch or dinner and you and your family will never get enough of them. Adults and children will enjoy this ideal snack, especially for get-togethers or picnics with family and friends.
Zucchinis contain huge amounts of vitamins C and A, which makes the zucchini a powerful antioxidant. Additionally, they are helpful against inflammation as well. The copper contained in the zucchini is an amazing way for reducing the chances of asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Additionally, this recipe is suitable for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.
Recipe for Zucchini Fritters
Ingredients:
- 1 zucchini, grated and peeled
- 1 garlic clove, minced and peeled
- ¼ cup of basil
- ¼ cup of oregano
- 1 tbsp. of lemon zest
- 2 eggs
- ¼ tbsp. of onion powder
- ¼ cup of gluten-free flour
- Coconut oil
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
Add the grated zucchini in a colander. Place the colander under the sink and add ½ tbsp. of salt to the zucchini in it. Leave it for 10 minutes and then place the zucchini on a clean kitchen towel to remove the additional moisture. After, place the zucchini in a bowl and add the garlic, basil, oregano, eggs, lemon zest, salt and pepper, and onion to the bowl. Mix the ingredients and gradually add flour. Constantly steer so that there will be no lumps in the mixture.
Bring a sauté pan and heat it with a tbsp. of coconut oil. After it heats up, add a small amount of the zucchini mixture in the form of a patty and cook it on both sides for 6 minutes approximately. After the sides turn golden, place the zucchini patty on a plate with a clean paper towel. Serve with avocado dip.
