Description
These Mediterranean-inspired zucchini fritters are packed with fresh spinach and feta cheese, then pan-fried until golden and crispy. Served with a creamy garlic tzatziki, they make a flavorful appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Garlic Tzatziki:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon cucumber, finely grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Grate the zucchinis and place them in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out excess moisture to prevent soggy fritters.
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, chopped spinach, crumbled feta, eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Form the mixture into small patties about 2–3 inches in diameter and place them in the hot skillet.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve warm with the chilled garlic tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the zucchini for crispier fritters.
- You can substitute dill for parsley for a more traditional Greek flavor.
- Serve as an appetizer, light lunch, or alongside a fresh salad.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
