Zucchini and Feta Fritters

Last night I made zucchini fritters. I can not tell you how much we love these at our house and I can't believe that I haven't posted this recipe before. It is so inspiring when you have your meat loving children skipping around the kitchen excitedly yelling:

"Yay! we are having fritters"

"I loooove fritters Mum"

"Guess what Dad, we are having fritters for dinner, Yipee, fritters!"

And at the dinner table:

"Mum I just can't get enough of these fritters!"

Many recipes that I have for zucchini fritters use more oil, you can if you want, but I am trying to keep them a little healthier by cooking them in a non stick pan with just a little bit of oil.

Whatever you do, don't skip the first step, it is very important that you get as much of the moisture out of the grated zucchini as possible. The last time I made these I tried cutting corners because I was in a rush. I didn't drain the zucchinis and the fritters just fell apart. It was a disaster.







Zucchini and Feta Fritters

serves 4
makes 14-16 fritters

• 500 grams zucchini (grated)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 spring onions (finely sliced)
• 2 garlic clove (crushed)
• 2 eggs
• 150 grams feta cheese (coarsely crumbled)
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 2 tablespoons dill
• 1/3 cup plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• salt and pepper

• olive oil for frying

to serve

• tzatziki or yoghurt dip
• lemons wedges

Put the grated zucchini into a colander and sprinkle with the teaspoon of salt. Leave to drain for 1 hour.

Rinse the zucchini and squeeze out any excess water. Put the zucchini onto a clean tea towel and squeeze tightly over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible. Add the zucchini to a large bowl and mix with the remaining ingredients.

Heat about a tablespoon oil in a frying pan to medium heat and spoon in the fritters. Use one tablespoon of mixture for each fritter. Flatten slightly. Cook for 2-3 minutes each side until golden brown and the mixture is cooked through.
 





Last night we ate our zucchini fritters with a simple tomato salad, a green salad from the garden and this yoghurt dip.