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 porties
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 750 g zucchini grated; 0,5 st yellow onion finely chopped; 0,25 kopje fresh dill chopped; 0,25 kopje fresh mint chopped; 100 g feta cheese crumbled; 1 st egg lightly beaten; 0,5 kopje all-purpose flour; 0,5 tl baking powder; 0,5 tl salt; 0,25 tl black pepper freshly ground; 0,25 kopje olive oil; 0,5 st lemon wedges for serving (optioneel); 0,5 kopje greek yogurt for serving (optioneel)

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.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 1 uur 10 min
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Gemiddeld
Per portie: 339 kcal

Vegetarisch

Allergeneninformatie: kan eieren, gluten en melk bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

750 gzucchini, grated
0,5 styellow onion, finely chopped
0,25 kopjefresh dill, chopped
0,25 kopjefresh mint, chopped
100 gfeta cheese, crumbled
1 stegg, lightly beaten
0,5 kopjeall-purpose flour
0,5 tlbaking powder
0,5 tlsalt
0,25 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
0,25 kopjeolive oil

garnish

0,5 stlemon, wedges for serving(optioneel)
0,5 kopjegreek yogurt, for serving(optioneel)

Keukengerei

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

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor.
Ongeveer 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.
Ongeveer 30 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 2 min
5
Add the lightly beaten egg to the zucchini mixture and stir well to combine.
Ongeveer 1 min
6
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
Ongeveer 1 min
7
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: The mixture should be thick enough to form patties.
8
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 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.

Per portie

Voedingswaarden

72%Score

Calorieën: 339,4kcal
Eiwit: 12,3g
Koolhydraten: 23,9g
Vet: 22,5g
Vezels: 3,4g
Suiker: 8,4g

Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

Store leftover kolokythokeftedes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

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