Corn Fritters with Spicy Zucchini Salsa

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
13%
Corn Fritters with Spicy Zucchini Salsa
45 min.
4
268kcal

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Are you ready to delight your taste buds with a vibrant and delicious dish that's perfect for any occasion? Our Corn Fritters with Spicy Zucchini Salsa are not only vegetarian but also dairy-free, making them an excellent choice for a variety of diets. With the perfect balance of flavors and textures, these fritters are incredibly popular amongst food lovers, whether served as a snack, side dish, or starter.

Imagine golden, crispy fritters bursting with sweet corn kernels, finely chopped garlic, and a hint of cumin, all perfectly complemented by a zesty and wholesome salsa made from fresh cherry tomatoes and zucchini. The addition of jalapeño adds a delightful kick that elevates the entire dish to a new level. Plus, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes to whip up, making it ideal for busy weekdays or casual gatherings with friends and family.

At just 268 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while savoring every bite of these flavorful delights. Whether you’re looking to impress your guests or simply craving something delicious, these Corn Fritters with Spicy Zucchini Salsa are sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes halved lengthwise
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves divided chopped
  • cups corn kernels frozen thawed ( if )
  •  eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • large cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  •  jalapeño chile diced seeded
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh divided
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • medium onion diced red divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt divided
  • 1.5 cups zucchini diced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. In a bowl,combine tomatoes, zucchini,1/2 onion, garlic, jalapeño,1/4 teaspoon salt and oil; toss to coat.
  2. Spread on a baking sheetcoated with cooking spray;roast, turning once, untiltomatoes and zucchini are lightbrown, 20 to 25 minutes.Toss with 1/4 cup cilantro and1 tablespoon juice; set aside. In asecond bowl, combine flour,cumin, baking powder andremaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. Addegg, remaining 1 tablespoon juice and1/2 cup water; stir until smooth.
  4. Add corn and remaining1/2 onion and 1/4 cup cilantro.Coat a large frying pan withcooking spray and heat overmedium-high heat. Form 1/4 cupcorn mixture into a patty;repeat with remaining cornmixture to form 12 patties.Working in batches of 3 andcoating pan with cooking sprayas needed, cook patties, turningonce, until brown, 5 to 8 minutesper side. Divide pattiesand salsa among 4 plates.
  5. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories268kcal
Protein11.72%
Fat25.58%
Carbs62.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
77
Glycemic Load
18.29
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.346521735191%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
7.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:267.57kcal
13.38%
Fat:7.94g
12.21%
Saturated Fat:1.39g
8.67%
Carbohydrates:43.76g
14.59%
Net Carbohydrates:39.7g
14.44%
Sugar:7.8g
8.67%
Cholesterol:40.92mg
13.64%
Sodium:514.58mg
22.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.18g
16.36%
Vitamin C:32.07mg
38.88%
Folate:119.37µg
29.84%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.31%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.96%
Selenium:15.35µg
21.92%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.66%
Vitamin B3:3.32mg
16.58%
Fiber:4.07g
16.26%
Iron:2.79mg
15.49%
Phosphorus:147.63mg
14.76%
Potassium:481.71mg
13.76%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.26%
Vitamin K:13.91µg
13.24%
Vitamin A:642.9IU
12.86%
Vitamin E:1.54mg
10.27%
Magnesium:38.2mg
9.55%
Copper:0.17mg
8.73%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.42%
Zinc:0.96mg
6.38%
Calcium:57.35mg
5.74%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.63%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%
Source:Epicurious