High-Protein Zucchini Fritters
Harry and I made these as a side dish the first time we cooked a meal together, so they will always have a special place in my heart. They're fiber and protein packed, but you certainly wouldn't know it by taking a bite. A great, quick snack dipped in tzatziki sauce!
IngredientsÂ
Directions
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3 eggs
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Juice of ½ lemon
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1 heaping handful spinach, chopped
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2 tsp dry dill
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2 Tbsp flour
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1 large zucchini, grated and drained
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½ tsp baking soda
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150g feta, crumbled
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Olive oil, to cook
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In a large bowl, break three eggs and whisk. Add in garlic powder, lemon juice, chopped spinach, dill, and flour. Stir until combined.
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Using a standing hand grater, grate one zucchini over a paper towel. Use the paper towel to squeeze out excess water from the grated zucchini over the sink. Add zucchini to the bowl.
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Add in baking soda and crumbled feta. Stir until combined.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle olive oil and allow to warm.
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Similar to pancakes, spoon a scoop of the fritter batter onto the skillet to shallow fry. You can probably fit 3-4 fritters on the skillet to cook at once. Once the fritter starts to bubble on top (1-2 minutes), use a spatula to scrape underneath it and flip. Cook for another 1-2 minutes. Then use the spatula to flip it onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Repeat this process until the batter is gone.
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Once cooled, place fritters in an airtight container. Keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. When ready to eat, heat them in the microwave for 1 minute. These are great as a high-protein snack with a side of tzatziki sauce or as a side dish to any greek meal!