Description

These crispy baked zucchini fritters combine flavor, nutrition, and convenience, offering a golden crunch without frying. Perfect as a healthy, protein-rich side or snack for veggie lovers.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium zucchinis, grated (about 2 cups)

2 large eggs

1/2 cup almond meal or whole wheat flour

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon dried herbs (dill parsley oregano)

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast (optional)

Instructions

1. Grate the zucchini, sprinkle with salt, let rest 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture.

2. In a bowl combine drained zucchini with eggs, almond meal or flour, onion, garlic, baking powder, herbs, salt and pepper, and cheese or nutritional yeast if using.

3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

4. Scoop 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter, shape into patties, and place on the baking sheet.

5. Bake 10–12 minutes, flip each fritter, and bake another 10–12 minutes until golden and crisp.

6. Transfer fritters to a wire rack to cool slightly and maintain crispness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fritter
Calories: 80
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 100
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 1.5
Unsaturated Fat: 4
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 5
Fiber: 1
Protein: 4
Cholesterol: 55

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