Heart-Healthy Zucchini Fritters
Delightfully crisp and packed with flavor, these Heart-Healthy Zucchini Fritters are a savory treat that’s both nutritious and delicious! Made with grated zucchini, rolled oats, and chickpea flour, this oven-baked recipe is a wholesome alternative to traditional fried fritters. Seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, green onion, and fresh parsley, these fritters boast a vibrant, aromatic profile that pairs beautifully with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a refreshing salad. By using egg whites for binding and just a hint of olive oil, these golden-brown patties are low in saturated fat while still achieving a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy zucchini fritter recipe is perfect for meal prepping, light lunches, or as a heart-healthy snack option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 0.5 cups rolled oats
- 0.25 cups chickpea flour
- 2 stalks green onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 as needed olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray it with olive oil spray.
Grate the zucchini using a box grater. Place the grated zucchini in the center of a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, then gather the edges and tightly squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible.
Add the zucchini to a large mixing bowl. Stir in rolled oats, chickpea flour, finely chopped green onion, minced garlic, ground black pepper, smoked paprika, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg white until slightly frothy, then add it to the zucchini mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until the batter holds together.
Using clean hands, form the mixture into 8 small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly brush the tops of the fritters with extra-virgin olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake for 10 minutes, then flip each fritter and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
Remove the fritters from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. These fritters pair well with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt or a fresh side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3814 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.4 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1499 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
