Greek Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki
Greek

Greek Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki

Crispy on the outside, incredibly tender inside, these savory herb-laced zucchini and feta patties are served with warm pita and cool tzatziki.

35 min 800 kcal 1 portion
Protein 26g
Carbs 81g
Fat 37g
Vegetarian

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

  • 50 gfeta cheese, crumbled
  • 20 mlolive oil
  • 1pita bread
  • 1egg
  • 250 gzucchini, grated
  • 50 gtzatziki
  • 40 gplain flour
  • 10 gfresh mint, chopped

Method

  1. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze tightly to remove as much excess water as absolutely possible.
  2. In a bowl, thoroughly mix the dry zucchini, crumbled feta, plain flour, egg, and chopped mint.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the zucchini batter into the hot oil, pressing lightly to flatten, and fry until deeply golden and crispy on both sides.
  5. Warm the pita bread briefly in a toaster or pan.
  6. Serve the piping hot fritters immediately alongside the warm pita and cold tzatziki for dipping.

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