Description
Crispy, golden-brown, and packed with fresh vegetables, these Crispy Vegetable Fritters with Creamy Garlic Tzatziki are a healthy and delicious dish perfect for any meal. Made with zucchini, spinach, feta, and aromatic herbs, these fritters pair beautifully with a cool and garlicky homemade tzatziki sauce. Whether you enjoy them as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, this recipe is simple to make and bursting with Mediterranean flavors!
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Tzatziki:
- 1 ½ cups Greek yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
For the Zucchini, Feta, and Spinach Fritters:
- 2 medium zucchini, grated
- 3 handfuls baby spinach, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup minced fresh herbs (dill, mint, oregano)
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 scallions, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
Instructions
1. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
- In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped cucumber, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Stir in the chopped dill and season with kosher salt to taste.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the fritters to allow the flavors to blend.
2. Prep the Zucchini
- Place the grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with a little salt, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel—this ensures crispy fritters.
3. Make the Fritter Batter
- In a large bowl, combine the drained zucchini, chopped spinach, crumbled feta, fresh herbs, beaten eggs, minced scallions, and garlic.
- Stir well until evenly mixed.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper, then mix until fully incorporated.
4. Cook the Fritters
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the fritter mixture into the pan, flattening each slightly to form small patties.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
5. Serve and Enjoy!
- Arrange the crispy fritters on a plate.
- Serve with a generous dollop of chilled garlic tzatziki.
- Enjoy warm for the best texture and flavor!
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm in a skillet over medium heat or bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
- Customization: Add shredded carrots or sweet potatoes for extra texture.
- Make it Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Vegan Option: Replace eggs with flax eggs and feta with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean