Zucchini Fritters / Pancake Recipe
Whatever you prefer to call them they are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side, appetizer, or a snack. This recipe combines zucchini and yellow squash with a variety of flavorful ingredients, resulting in crispy and tasty pancakes or fritters. Serve them with a tangy yogurt sauce for a perfect end of summer treat.
Recipe Video
Recipe Ingredients
- 2 pounds Zucchini and Yellow Squash, shredded
- 3 teaspoon Salt
- 3 Eggs
- 3/4 cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 Red Onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons Sundried Tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano or Thyme or Rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 5 ounces Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- Black Pepper to taste
- Olive Oil for frying
Recipe Instructions
- Start by shredding the zucchini and yellow squash, then mix them with salt and let them sit in a stainless-steel strainer for a few hours to draw out moisture and squeeze out as much water as possible using a cheesecloth.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and add the buttermilk.
- Stir in the red onion, sundried tomatoes, garlic, oregano, baking soda, baking powder, lemon zest and zucchini and squash. Mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and cheddar cheese, combining until a thick batter forms.
- Heat Olive Oil to 300°F in a frying pan over medium heat. Scoop the batter into the pan, forming pancakes.
- Cook for a few minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with a yogurt sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Enjoy your Flavorful zucchini pancakes!
Pro-Tips
Achieve the Perfect Texture
To create the perfect texture make sure to grate the zucchini finely and remove as much moisture as possible. This step is crucial for making your pancakes crispy. A cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel works wonders for squeezing out the water.
Bonus Pro-Tip: For an extra flavor boost
Add a bit of lemon zest to the batter. It brightens up the dish and pairs beautifully with the savory elements.
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Nutrition
Calories: 224.87kcalCarbohydrates: 18.96gProtein: 10.27gFat: 12.42gSaturated Fat: 4.96gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.13gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 81.57mgSodium: 1236.03mgPotassium: 438.42mgFiber: 1.92gSugar: 4.72gVitamin A: 583.42IUVitamin C: 22.91mgCalcium: 219.23mgIron: 1.85mg