AppetizerSide Dish

Kolokythokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters)

Name: Kolokythokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 portioner
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 750 g zucchini grated; 0,5 stk. yellow onion finely chopped; 0,25 kop fresh dill chopped; 0,25 kop fresh mint chopped; 100 g feta cheese crumbled; 1 stk. egg lightly beaten; 0,5 kop all-purpose flour; 0,5 tsk. baking powder; 0,5 tsk. salt; 0,25 tsk. black pepper freshly ground; 0,25 kop olive oil; 0,5 stk. lemon wedges for serving (valgfrit); 0,5 kop greek yogurt for serving (valgfrit)

These traditional Greek zucchini fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, bursting with fresh herbs and a hint of feta cheese. They make a perfect appetizer or a light vegetarian side dish. Serve them with a dollop of Greek yogurt or tzatziki for an authentic experience.

En original opskrift af Forkin

Tid i alt: 1 t. 10 min.
Portioner: 4
Sværhedsgrad: Mellem
Pr. portion: 339 kcal

Vegetarisk

Allergenoplysninger: kan indeholde æg, gluten og mælk. Kontrollér altid ingrediensernes emballage, hvis du har allergi.

Klargøring

Ingredienser

750 gzucchini, grated
0,5 stk.yellow onion, finely chopped
0,25 kopfresh dill, chopped
0,25 kopfresh mint, chopped
100 gfeta cheese, crumbled
1 stk.egg, lightly beaten
0,5 kopall-purpose flour
0,5 tsk.baking powder
0,5 tsk.salt
0,25 tsk.black pepper, freshly ground
0,25 kopolive oil

garnish

0,5 stk.lemon, wedges for serving(valgfrit)
0,5 kopgreek yogurt, for serving(valgfrit)

Udstyr

paper towels · colander · whisk · large mixing bowl · small mixing bowl · non-stick skillet · box grater

Fremgangsmåde

Trin for trin

1
Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor.
Ca. 3 min.
2
Place the grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let it sit for 20-30 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
Ca. 30 min.
Kokkens note: This step is crucial for crispy fritters.
3
Firmly squeeze the zucchini to remove as much liquid as possible. You can use your hands, a clean kitchen towel, or paper towels.
Ca. 5 min.
Kokkens note: The drier the zucchini, the crispier the fritters will be.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, chopped yellow onion, fresh dill, fresh mint, and crumbled feta cheese.
Ca. 2 min.
5
Add the lightly beaten egg to the zucchini mixture and stir well to combine.
Ca. 1 min.
6
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
Ca. 1 min.
7
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Ca. 2 min.
Kokkens note: The mixture should be thick enough to form patties.
8
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Ca. 2 min.
Kokkens note: Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the fritters to prevent them from soaking up too much oil.
9
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon to form small patties about 2-3 inches in diameter.
Ca. 2 min.
Kokkens note: Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
10
Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Ca. 8 min.
11
Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
12
Serve the kolokythokeftedes warm with lemon wedges and a dollop of Greek yogurt or tzatziki, if desired.

Pr. portion

Næringsindhold

72%Score

Kalorier: 339,4kcal
Protein: 12,3g
Kulhydrat: 23,9g
Fedt: 22,5g
Kostfibre: 3,4g
Sukker: 8,4g

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Opbevaring

Store leftover kolokythokeftedes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Genopvarmning

Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat or in an oven at 180°C (350°F) until warmed through and crispy.