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

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.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 1 oră 10 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Medie
Per porție: 339 kcal

Dietă vegetariană

Informații despre alergeni: poate conține ouă, gluten și lapte. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

750 gzucchini, grated
0,5 buc.yellow onion, finely chopped
0,25 canăfresh dill, chopped
0,25 canăfresh mint, chopped
100 gfeta cheese, crumbled
1 buc.egg, lightly beaten
0,5 canăall-purpose flour
0,5 lingurițăbaking powder
0,5 lingurițăsalt
0,25 lingurițăblack pepper, freshly ground
0,25 canăolive oil

garnish

0,5 buc.lemon, wedges for serving(opțional)
0,5 canăgreek yogurt, for serving(opțional)

Ustensile

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

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

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

Valori nutriționale

72%Scor

Calorii: 339,4kcal
Proteine: 12,3g
Carbohidrați: 23,9g
Grăsimi: 22,5g
Fibre: 3,4g
Zahăr: 8,4g

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Păstrează gustul bun

Păstrare

Store leftover kolokythokeftedes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

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