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Zucchini Friters

This zucchini fritter recipe is so delicious that you won’t even realize it’s packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber! Pair it with a sauce inspired by Mediterranean flavors, and it will be an instant favorite on Mother's Day.

Ingredients (for 6-8 fritters):

For the fritters:

• 2 medium zucchinis, grated
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill, or basil)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
• Black pepper, to taste

For the sauce:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh chopped parsley or dill, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

For the sauce:

1. In a small bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
2. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired.
3. Cover the sauce and refrigerate until ready to serve.

For the fritters:

1. Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor.
2. Place the grated zucchini in a colander set over a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for about 10-15 min. to draw out excess moisture.
3. After 15 min. squeeze the grated zucchini with your hands to remove as much liquid as possible. Transfer the squeezed zucchini to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze again to remove any remaining liquid.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, all-purpose flour, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh herbs, minced garlic, beaten egg, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Once the oil is hot, scoop about 2 tbsp of the zucchini mixture and form it into a patty. Place the patty in the skillet and flatten it slightly with a spatula. Repeat with the remaining zucchini mixture, leaving some space between each fritter in the skillet.
7. Cook the fritters for about 3-4 min. on each side, or until golden brown and crisp. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
8. Once cooked, transfer the fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
9. Arrange the pan-fried zucchini fritters on a serving platter.
10. Serve the fritters warm with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.
11. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or dill, and enjoy!