Mediterranean Vegie Fritters
Crisp, golden, and bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, these Mediterranean Veggie Fritters are a delightful dish that proves vegetables can steal the show. Made with zucchini, carrot, red bell pepper, and red onion, these fritters are packed with colorful, nutrient-rich ingredients. Fresh parsley, dill, and garlic bring a fragrant herbal touch, while crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy twist to every bite. A hint of cumin and paprika elevates the flavor profile, giving these fritters a warm and mildly spiced aroma. Perfectly balanced with eggs, panko breadcrumbs, and a touch of flour, these fritters are quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook. Serve them warm with a dollop of tzatziki or your favorite dipping sauce, and watch as they turn into a crowd-pleasing appetizer, lunch, or light dinner. These fritters embody everything you love about Mediterranean cuisine: fresh, healthy, and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 large eggs
- 60 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Grate the zucchini and place it in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible, then transfer the zucchini to a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrot, dice the red bell pepper and onion finely, and add them to the bowl with the zucchini.
Chop the fresh parsley and dill, mince the garlic cloves, and add them to the bowl.
Add crumbled feta cheese, eggs, flour, panko breadcrumbs, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the vegetable mixture.
Mix everything together until well combined. If the mixture feels too wet, add a little extra flour or breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it holds together when pressed.
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Form the mixture into small patties, about 2 tablespoons each, and gently place them in the skillet.
Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp. Work in batches if necessary, adding more olive oil as needed.
Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh herbs, and enjoy with a side of tzatziki or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.1 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 455 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 6509 mg | 283% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.1 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.6 g | ||
| Protein | 48.3 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 722 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1921 mg | 41% | |
*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.
