Summer is the best season to take advantage of zucchini! While it’s available year-round, this green veggie is currently out in full force, and you have plenty of options for how to eat it: raw, grilled, roasted, in muffins, on pizza, and of course, as trendy zoodles.
Rich in water and fiber, zucchini is known to promote healthy digestion, and its generous vitamin C content helps prevent certain diseases. Low in calories, zucchini can also help you reach your weight loss goals.
Hannah Wright’s Summertime Zucchini Fritters
3-4
servingsIngredients
- 1 1/2 lbs.
zucchini
Sea salt, to taste
- 1
egg, beaten
- 1/2 Tbsp.
chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup
flour (all purpose or gluten-free blend)
Butter and olive oil, for frying
- Optional additions:
Garlic powder, to taste
Red pepper flakes, to taste
- 2-3 Tbsp.
Parmesan cheese
Directions
Grate zucchini using a large cheese grater. Place in a colander over the sink or large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss to combine. Let sit for 5-10 minutes, or until most of the liquid has drained from the zucchini. Use your hands to squeeze out the remaining liquid.
In a bowl, combine zucchini, beaten egg, chopped parsley, and optional additions if using. Mix well. Add in flour slowly, stirring to combine. You will have a thick batter. If it seems thin, add a little more flour.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add desired amount of butter and olive oil to cook the batter. Using a spoon, drop batter into 3- or 4-inch circles. Cook until lightly browned, then flip and brown the other side. Transfer to a plate once cooked.
Serve with sour cream, hot sauce, or fresh baby greens. Add salt to taste if needed.
Did you know?
- Both zucchini and yellow squash are categorized as summer squash, and although they’re different colors and shapes, the two can often be used interchangeably in recipes.
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Hannah Wright, of Chattanooga, loves cooking nutritious food that tastes good! She believes that food is medicine and is pursing a master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine.