Brenda’s Recipe
Zucchini is a popular summer squash. Common market length is 4 to 8 inches long. However, some homegrown zucchini can grow 2 feet long. I…
Zucchini is a popular summer squash. Common market length is 4 to 8 inches long. However, some homegrown zucchini can grow 2 feet long. I always select smaller zucchini that are tender and have thinner skin.
There are many different methods used to prepare zucchini that may include steaming, frying, grilling, deep-frying and baking.
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ZUCCHINI FRITTERS
Ingredients:
1 (6 oz.) container 2% Greek yogurt
2 tsp. lime juice
1 tsp. lime zest
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 lbs. zucchini, shredded
1/2 cup sliced scallions
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. In a small bowl, mix yogurt, lime juice, lime zest and 1/4 tsp. salt until smooth.
2. Squeeze shredded zucchini in a clean dishtowel until most of the moisture is absorbed. In a medium bowl, combine zucchini, scallions, 1/2 cup cilantro, egg yolk flour, pepper and remaining salt.
3. Heat 2 Tbs. of the oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. When simmering, add zucchini mixture in four one-quarter cup portions. Gently flatten fritters with a spatula until they are 3 inches in diameter. Cook fritters until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer fritters onto a baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm. Continue cooking fritters, adding 1 Tbs. oil each time. Serve with lime yogurt and garnish with cilantro.
Makes 12 fritters.
