Healthy Zucchini and Mozzarella Fritters
My last travel in Greece was such an incredible culinary experience…! I especially remember the delicious zucchini fritters that I’ve tried a few times.
The fact that I don’t have any deep fryer at home definitely didn’t stop me from looking for cooking alternatives.
When should you try these Healthy Zucchini and Mozzarella Fritters?
In case you didn’t know… yes, zucchini recipes can also be very tasty ! These zucchini & mozzarella fritters are perfect for a summer dinner. It is a great way to very the way we cook our favorite vegetables!
What are these fritters made of?
I didn’t have any spinach on the day of this picture, so I replaced it with green beans which was very good too. How about the final touch so that they melt? Add a small slice of mozzarella to the heart of the patties!
Dressing idea: a nice yoghurt & cumin sauce.
Enjoy!
Caroline
PS: How about the starter? Well why not a delicious Spicy Hummus!
Raw quinoa: 35g = 1 cup of cooked and cooled quinoa ∞ Rinse the quinoa in clear water. Cook it in 3 times its volume of water over low heat for about 15 minutes. Note that it is better to salt it at the end of cooking. Set aside to let it cool.
Ingredients
Grated zucchini: 1 cup = 3/4 of a zucchini
Mozzarella: 80 g = a little less than a regular sized ball
Coconut oil: 2 tbsp, plus more for cooking
Onion 1/4 (finely diced)
1 pinch of salt & pepper
Spinach: a handful = or 20 g of another green vegetable
Egg: 1
Dill - quantity at your convenience
Semi-complete flour: 1/4 cup Instructions
∞ Meanwhile, grate the zucchini and slice the mozzarella. Cut these slices in half.
∞ Transfer the grated zucchini to a clean cloth and squeeze out the excess water. Set aside.
∞ Heat coconut oil in a wok. Sauté the onion over high heat and season. When the onion becomes translucent, add the zucchini and let it cook for 2 minutes. Add a handful of spinach leaves and mix. Turn off the heat when the spinach has melted and set aside.
∞ In a salad bowl, add the cold quinoa, vegetable mixture, egg, dill and flour. Mix - note that it is normal for the dough to be a little sticky.
∞ Heat oil in a frying pan. Put a tablespoon of the mixture in the pan. Add a slice of mozzarella and cover with 1/2 tablespoon of dough. Fry for about 3-4 minutes per side until the fitter becomes golden brown.
