Ingredients
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To make these mouthwatering zucchini fritters and the accompanying tzatziki sauce, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Fritters
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 1/4 cup grated cheese like feta or mozzarella
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil for frying
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 1 small cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create a batch of delicious zucchini fritters with a creamy tzatziki sauce:
Make Fritters
- In a bowl, combine grated zucchini, flour, cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until combined, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the skillet and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Fry each fritter for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Make Tzatziki Sauce
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is smooth.
Serve
- Enjoy the fritters warm with the tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 normal portion
- Calories: 80
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g