Zucchini Fritters
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Aside from that, I'm pretty excited because tonight is Zumba, and that workout just always makes me happy. Are any of you taking classes? I think it's the best workout around. I sweat like a beast but actually enjoy it. It's a win-win ;)
As I mentioned in yesterday's post...I adore all things summer. This may surprise you, but one of my favorite summer things is the food. Surprised? I adore fruits like strawberries, cherries and pineapple, while I just can't get enough of corn and, one of the most versatile veggies around, zucchini. In trying to come up with some zucchini recipes, my mind went instantly to fritters. Yum.
Zucchini Fritters
Serves 3-4
2 zucchini, grated w/skin still on
1 2/3 C+ panko bread crumbs
1/4 C parmesean cheese
2 egg whites
kosher salt
pepper
olive oil
Grate the zucchini. I used the grater attachment on my food processor, but you can also just use a box grater and get 'er done the old fashioned way.
With paper towels, squeeze out as much moisture as possible from othe zucchini. It's going to be a wet one, but it won't hold up in cooking if it's too moist.
In a mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, egg whites, panko, parmesean cheese and salt and pepper to season. If the mixture looks too moist to mold into patties, then add more panko.
Using 1/3 C, scoop out the batter and form into patties.
In a non-stick skillet (I used 2 of them), heat just a bit of oil. Once very warm, add the fritters and cook, just a few minutes on each since until golden and cooked through.
I think these are perfect just as they are (cheesy-song style), but I think they'd also be fantastic with a little marinara sauce or tzatziki sauce for dipping or with a bit more parmesean sprinkled on top.
So there you go. One of my favorite new summer dishes! I hope you enjoy this one! And if you have any ideas on how to bake them without falling apart, please share with me :) What is your favorite zucchini recipe? What's your favorite summer vegetable?
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I definitely have to try this recipe out. I tried to make zucchini fries once, and they tasted too eggy (bleh!).
HI , I just found your blog! And love it! And I make these same fritters with with potatoes and zucchini together.
I haven't posted my recipes yet , but you inspired me to get to it soon! Thanks, Anna :)
So happy you found us Anna!!
Those look great! I love zucchini. My fav ways to eat it are as a hummus n' zucchini sammich, grilled on skewers, or in a pasta primavera. Good stuff.
I have to say that I've only made zucchini two ways - the quick bread and just sauteed. I'm not very experimental. Although I need to be because 1. this looks delicious and 2. there is quite a proliferation of zucchini during the summer!
Agreed!! I love Zumba!!
I LOVE zucchini - but I think I love every vegetable... except peas maybe - but I love them sometimes too! I think my favorite part of anything is the food - I'm sort of food-minded like that!
I really like zucchini chips - just slice zucchini and dip the slices in buttermilk and then coat with parmesan cheese and bread crumbs (and salt and pepper according to preference). They broil on both sides until browned. They taste fried, but aren't - and might even be a little healthy!
yum! i just so happen to have a zucchini in the fridge...just waiting for me to make these!
I love love love fritters! Must make these!
LauraJayne, that sounds amazing!! I will try that!
Yum, I want those!
I'm a big zucchini fan! I will be trying this recipe for sure! Thanks for posting it. I don't have a fav recipe but I love to throw it in just about anything, spaghetti, lasagna, and even to healthy up something like a Hamburger Helper!
I'm with you - summer foods are simply better than all other seasons! Love this recipe. I make a similar one but have never put cheese into the batter. Great idea.