Lemony Zucchini Fritters

Health score
33%
Lemony Zucchini Fritters
45 min.
3
477kcal
50.93%sweetness
100%saltiness
36.41%sourness
35.29%bitterness
54.44%savoriness
73.29%fattiness
0%spiciness

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Lemony Zucchini Fritters are a delightful, crispy treat that make the most of fresh zucchinis during their peak season! These fritters combine tender shredded zucchini with lemon juice for brightness, along with aromatic herbs like parsley or dill which add depth in flavor while keeping it light at heart.


To prepare these scrumptious bites, you'll need just few ingredients such as grated zucchini, eggs, flour (or gluten free alternative), minced garlic cloves, chopped green onions, salt & pepper – all combined together into one delectable batter before being pan-fried until golden brown perfection is achieved. Once they’re ready, serve your lemony zucchini fritters warm alongside sour cream or yogurt sprinkled generously over them; this tangy contrast brings out even more delicious flavors from our starring ingredient: juicy summer squash enhanced by hints of citrus essence.


This easy yet impressive dish can be served up as an appetizer when entertaining guests, but don't underestimate

Ingredients

  • tbsp breadcrumbs 
  •  eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cup flour 
  • tsp garlic powder 
  •  juice of lemon juiced
  • tbsp olive oil for pan frying
  • tsp onion powder 
  • tbsp parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup parsley chopped
  • tsp pepper 
  • servings greek yogurt plain
  • 16 oz zucchini trimmed

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Chop the zucchini into small pieces.
  2. Place in food processor and pulse until there are small bits left. (If you have a grating attachment on your food processor you can use that instead).In a medium bowl add zucchini, lemon juice, parsley, flour, eggs, spices, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs.
  3. Mix together until evenly distributed.
  4. Place olive oil in a large frying pan and heat over medium high heat. Working in batches, add a little less than a cup of batter to the frying pan for each fritter. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 45 seconds. Flip over and cook until golden brown on the other side.
  5. Place a few layers of paper towel on a baking sheet or plate. Once fritters are done, transfer to the lined baking sheet or dish and let the paper towel soak up extra oil.
  6. Garnish with more lemon juice and a dollop of Greek yogurt before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories477kcal
Protein25.22%
Fat44.64%
Carbs30.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53
Glycemic Load
12.19
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
29.030869565217%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.49mg
Hesperetin
1.45mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
21.56mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
1.49mg
Quercetin
1.06mg

Taste

Sweetness:
50.93%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
36.41%
Bitterness:
35.29%
Savoriness:
54.44%
Fattiness:
73.29%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:477.47kcal
23.87%
Fat:23.84g
36.68%
Saturated Fat:4.24g
26.49%
Carbohydrates:36.23g
12.08%
Net Carbohydrates:33.11g
12.04%
Sugar:11.32g
12.58%
Cholesterol:120.57mg
40.19%
Sodium:211.54mg
9.2%
Protein:30.32g
60.63%
Vitamin K:183.49µg
174.75%
Vitamin B2:0.99mg
58.14%
Selenium:38.85µg
55.5%
Vitamin C:44.43mg
53.86%
Phosphorus:446.11mg
44.61%
Folate:127.74µg
31.94%
Calcium:314.1mg
31.41%
Manganese:0.62mg
31.07%
Vitamin B12:1.71µg
28.45%
Vitamin A:1329.86IU
26.6%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.81%
Potassium:850.48mg
24.3%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
24.06%
Vitamin E:3.33mg
22.2%
Iron:3.4mg
18.87%
Magnesium:69.21mg
17.3%
Vitamin B5:1.63mg
16.3%
Zinc:2.42mg
16.13%
Vitamin B3:2.96mg
14.79%
Fiber:3.12g
12.47%
Copper:0.22mg
10.93%
Vitamin D:0.6µg
3.97%
Source:Foodista