Description
These crispy zucchini and pea fritters are packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and Parmesan cheese. They’re perfect as a light lunch, appetizer, or vegetarian dinner served with yogurt or tzatziki, offering a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy summer produce.
Ingredients
Fritters
- 2 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
For Serving
- Plain Greek yogurt or tzatziki
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Grate the zucchini and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel to ensure the fritters crisp up properly.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, thawed peas, thinly sliced green onions, minced garlic, eggs, flour, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, dried dill, salt, and black pepper until well incorporated.
- Heat the skillet: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring the oil is hot but not smoking for the best frying results.
- Form and cook fritters: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the skillet and flatten each slightly with the back of a spoon. Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until the fritters are golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and serve: Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve warm accompanied by plain Greek yogurt or tzatziki and lemon wedges for added flavor.
Notes
- Removing excess moisture from the zucchini is essential for crispy fritters.
- Add fresh mint or basil for extra flavor variations.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
