Description
These crispy vegetable fritters with creamy garlic tzatziki are a delightful Mediterranean-inspired treat. The fritters are packed with grated zucchini, carrots, and potato, flavored with garlic and herbs, then fried to perfection. Served alongside a refreshing tzatziki dip, they make a fantastic appetizer or light main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the fritters:
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 1 small potato, grated
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Oil for frying
For the tzatziki:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 small cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the fritters: Squeeze excess liquid from grated vegetables, mix with remaining fritter ingredients to form a batter.
- Fry the fritters: Heat oil, scoop batter into the pan, flatten, and fry until golden and crispy.
- Make the tzatziki: Combine all tzatziki ingredients in a bowl, chill until serving.
- Serve: Enjoy warm fritters with tzatziki on the side.
Notes
- Ensure to remove excess water from vegetables for crispiness.
- For a lighter version, bake fritters at 400°F (200°C).
- Great as an appetizer, snack, or vegetarian main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fritters with dip
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
