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Crispy Zucchini Fritters with Herbed Greek Yogurt Dip

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These crispy zucchini fritters are light, flavorful, and paired perfectly with a tangy herbed Greek yogurt dip. Quick and easy to make, they are a crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium zucchini, grated (about 3 cups)
  • 1 small onion, grated (about ½ cup)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil or vegetable oil, for frying
  • ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Grate the zucchini and onion using a box grater or food processor. Toss the zucchini with 1 teaspoon salt and set in a colander for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
  2. Place the zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and wring out as much liquid as possible.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, grated onion, beaten eggs, flour, minced garlic, chopped herbs, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until evenly incorporated but do not overmix.
  4. Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  5. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter into the hot oil, flattening lightly to form rounds about 3 inches wide.
  6. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  7. Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Keep warm in a low oven if needed.
  8. While fritters cook, mix Greek yogurt with dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Chill until serving.
  9. Serve fritters warm with the herbed Greek yogurt dip.

Notes

Squeeze out zucchini moisture thoroughly to avoid soggy fritters. Maintain medium heat to prevent burning. Flip fritters only once for best texture. The herbed Greek yogurt dip can be made ahead to enhance flavors. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free flour. For vegan, use flax eggs and dairy-free yogurt.

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