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    Greek Zucchini Fritters With Feta

    Last updated September 4, 2022. Originally posted April 2, 2021 By Jenny Skrapaliori-Graves. 15 Comments.

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    Greek zucchini fritters are a popular and delicious summer food. They are fragrant, easy to make, light, and oh-so-tasty. Guaranteed to be a hit among the guests of your summer party. 

    A plate with stacked fritters, at the back a napkin and some herbs.

    Zucchini fritters mean summer!

    Summer means widely available delicious, fresh in-season produce. So many lovely ripe vegetables fill the farmer's markets and grocery stores. Someone once said food tastes better when eaten outdoors. It is true. Hanging out on my porch, sharing delicious food with friends and family is how I am most happy.

    Among my favorite vegetables to cook is zucchini. It is light, versatile, and delicious. I use zucchini *or summer squash) in lots of recipes: boureki pie,gemista (stuffed vegetables), briam (greek ratatouille), etc.

    This zucchini fritters recipe is probably one of my top five of the summer. Every time I make it, I feel the fritters taste like the Greek summer.

    A plate with zucchini patties, utensils and a cloth napkin at the back.

    Ingredients

    You will need few ingredients to make this fantastic recipe*.

    • Zucchini is top of the list, of course.
    • Lots of fresh herbs, like dill, basil, and mint, and a couple of scallions.
    • Lemon zest for a bright note.
    • Crumbled feta cheese gives a smooth savory note.
    • A couple of eggs and a little flour to help firm up the fritters.
    • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper are necessary, as well as a little cumin and coriander. I love adding red pepper flakes in the mix for a little kick.

    *Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

    How to make these fritters

    Fresh herbs, zucchini, eggs and scallions in a red colander. In front, a bottle with olive oil and a cup with feta cheese.
    Grated zucchini on a colander.

    I use my food processor to grate the zucchini, and that makes this recipe a breeze. A vegetable grater also works very well. The grated zucchini gets seasoned with a little salt and waits on a colander in the sink to drain most of its liquids.

    Grated zucchini with herbs and crumbled feta in a bowl with a white spoon.
    Three fritters frying in olive oil.

    The herbs and scallions get roughly chopped up and added to the bowl with the grated zucchini. The 2 eggs follow, with the feta and some olive oil. All is mixed gently and I fold in the flour. I avoid working my mixture too much, just enough to make sure everything is evenly distributed.

    I fry small batches of fritters in 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil for 3-5 minutes, making sure both sides are golden and crispy, and the fritters are still soft inside.

    Zucchini pancakes on a wire rack.

    The zucchini fritters rest on a wire rack or paper towels for a little bit to absorb the excess oil.

    While they are still warm, I serve them with a side of tzatziki sauce or ketchup. Usually, we enjoy them as a side dish. They go well with almost everything, roasted chicken, gigantes beans, or tomato soup. They are a perfect meal paired with a fresh salad.

    A plate with zucchini patties, utensils and a cloth napkin at the back.

    You may also like:

    • These tomato corn fritters are delicious and perfect for summer.
    • Super easy cauliflower fritters have a crispy yet creamy texture and can be appetizers or snacks in a pinch.
    • These eggplant fritters will have everyone begging you for the recipe.

    Check out my Greek pantry staples 

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    Greek Zucchini Fritters With Feta

    by Jenny | The Greek Foodie
    Greek zucchini fritters are a popular and delicious summer food. They are fragrant, easy to make, light, and really tasty.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer-snack, Side Dish
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 6
    Calories 336 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    for the fritter mix

    • 4 medium green zucchini grated
    • 2 scallions chopped
    • 1½ cups greek feta cheese crumbled
    • ¾ cup fresh mint measure the leaves only, chop after
    • ¾ cup fresh basil measure the leaves only, chop after
    • ¾ cup fresh dill measure the leaves only, chop after
    • 2 lemons zested
    • 2 eggs
    • ¾ cup flour
    • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
    • sea salt
    • freshly ground pepper

    for cooking

    • 2-3 tbs olive oil

    for serving

    • red pepper flakes optional
    • tzatziki optional

    Instructions
     

    • Mix grated zucchini with a pinch of salt in a large colander and place in sink to drain for 10 minutes.
    • In a large bowl mix zucchini, scallions, all herbs, feta, lemon zest, olive oil, and eggs.
      Fold in the flour. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cumin and coriander and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
    • In a frying pan in medium-high heat add 2-3 tbs olive oil.
    • Take a full tablespoonful of the mix and place it on the frying pan. Repeat 2-3 times depending on the size of your frying pan. Don't over crowd!
    • With the help of two spoons shape the fritters into a round shape, tidy them up a little. Press lightly the top to flatten it. 
    • Cook each side 3-4 minutes or until it has a nice golden color and they start to crisp up. Place them in paper towels or cookie rack to remove excess oil. 

    Notes

    • You can use yellow squash instead of green zucchini. Or mix the two.
    • Add a cup of sweet corn to the mix. It will go well with the zucchini and feta and will add a different texture to these fritters. I love corn in the summer!
    • I prefer to fry my food in olive oil—even fries. Most Greeks do; they rarely use corn oil. You can get light olive oil which is very good for frying and sauteing.
     
     
    Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 352mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1324IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 311mgIron: 3mg
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