Zucchini Fritters with Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato

Health score
7%
Zucchini Fritters with Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato
60 min.
10
289kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile dish that can serve as a side, lunch, main course, or main dish? Look no further than these Zucchini Fritters with Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato! With a caloric breakdown of 23.86% protein, 42.54% fat, and 33.6% carbs, this recipe is a balanced and satisfying meal.

Prepare to be amazed by the delightful combination of flavors and textures in every bite. The zucchini fritters are made with a mixture of shredded zucchini, flour, baking soda, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, black pepper, and kosher salt. Beaten eggs and buttermilk are then added to the mixture to create a flavorful batter.

To achieve the perfect golden brown finish, heat vegetable oil and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Gently spoon about 1/4 cup of the zucchini batter per fritter into the hot oil and fry until crispy on both sides. Drain the fritters on paper towels and set them aside to keep them warm.

The real magic happens when you add the finishing touches: a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese and a slice of ripe tomato on top of each fritter, sprinkled with a touch of sea salt. This simple yet elegant presentation enhances the overall experience, making it a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

With a total time of 60 minutes and serving up to 10 persons, this Zucchini Fritters with Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato recipe is perfect for any occasion. Give it a try and elevate your culinary skills with this delectable and hearty dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk 
  • teaspoon basil dried
  • teaspoon marjoram dried
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • pound mozzarella fresh sliced
  • teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 10 servings fleur del sel for sprinkling (such as Fleur de sel)
  • large tomatoes fresh ripe sliced
  • cups zucchini shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Place the zucchini, flour, baking soda, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, black pepper, and kosher salt into a large bowl, and stir to thoroughly mix. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with buttermilk, and stir the egg mixture into the zucchini mixture to make a batter.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers with heat, and gently spoon about 1/4 cup of zucchini batter per fritter into the hot oil. Fry the fritters in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side; drain on paper towels, and set the fritters aside to keep warm.
  3. To serve, place a slice of mozzarella cheese and a slice of tomato on top of each fritter; sprinkle with sea salt.

Nutrition Facts

Calories289kcal
Protein23.86%
Fat42.54%
Carbs33.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.8
Glycemic Load
14.77
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.82652172835%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:288.55kcal
14.43%
Fat:13.59g
20.91%
Saturated Fat:7.29g
45.59%
Carbohydrates:24.16g
8.05%
Net Carbohydrates:22.49g
8.18%
Sugar:3.1g
3.45%
Cholesterol:113.73mg
37.91%
Sodium:855.84mg
37.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.16g
34.31%
Selenium:23.81µg
34.01%
Calcium:296.08mg
29.61%
Phosphorus:278.09mg
27.81%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.55%
Vitamin B12:1.3µg
21.69%
Folate:74.43µg
18.61%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.08%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.84%
Vitamin A:839.17IU
16.78%
Vitamin C:11.66mg
14.13%
Zinc:2.12mg
14.11%
Iron:2.16mg
12.01%
Vitamin B3:1.95mg
9.77%
Potassium:303.28mg
8.67%
Vitamin K:8.92µg
8.49%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.33%
Magnesium:31.45mg
7.86%
Fiber:1.66g
6.65%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.48%
Copper:0.11mg
5.37%
Vitamin D:0.75µg
5%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.16%
Source:Allrecipes